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Canterbury - South has an estimated 13,512 residents, up 10.6% since the 2021 Census, with 12 projects tracked in Canterbury - South.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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Canterbury - South Statistical Area (Lv2) sits 11.2 kilometres west-southwest of the Sydney CBD. AreaSearch estimates its population at approximately 13,512 as of Aug 2026. Since the 2021 Census count of 12,220 people, the area has grown by an estimated 1,292 people (10.6%). This estimate draws on the ABS estimated resident population of 13,386 as of June 2025, together with 396 validated new addresses added since the Census date. The population is notable for a high share of residents born overseas, a strong presence of apartments, an above-average renting population, and a notable concentration of residents aged 35 to 44 and 25 to 34. Service amenity is rated outstanding.
Residents include a high proportion of young adults, and the working age population is made up largely of group households. The area is highly culturally diverse. A significant level of planned infrastructure and major project spending should support performance and demand, and population growth patterns show strong expansion.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Canterbury - South Statistical Area (Lv2) sits 11.2 kilometres west-southwest of the Sydney CBD. AreaSearch estimates its population at approximately 13,512 as of Aug 2026. Since the 2021 Census count of 12,220 people, the area has grown by an estimated 1,292 people (10.6%). This estimate draws on the ABS estimated resident population of 13,386 as of June 2025, together with 396 validated new addresses added since the Census date. The population is notable for a high share of residents born overseas, a strong presence of apartments, an above-average renting population, and a notable concentration of residents aged 35 to 44 and 25 to 34. Service amenity is rated outstanding.
Residents include a high proportion of young adults, and the working age population is made up largely of group households. The area is highly culturally diverse. A significant level of planned infrastructure and major project spending should support performance and demand, and population growth patterns show strong expansion.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 7,810 in 2001 and 13,386 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 13,512 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 25 to 34, 19.7%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 36.2%.
Canterbury - South ranks in the 94th percentile nationally for cultural diversity and the 93rd for amenities.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Canterbury - South is $680 a week, up 3.4% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 14% below Greater Sydney. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 4.9%.
14% below Greater Sydney on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $621 in 2017, $859 in 2026; Units (dashed orange line): $484 in 2017, $634 in 2026. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
Yield is indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools.
| Address | Sale price | Settled | Address type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 231 William Street, Kingsgrove NSW 2208 | $1,735,000 | 6 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 80/502 Canterbury Road, Campsie NSW 2194 | $790,000 | 6 Oct 2026 | Unit |
| 504/314 Canterbury Road, Canterbury NSW 2193 | $360,000 | 6 Oct 2026 | Unit |
| 509/70 Charlotte Street, Campsie NSW 2194 | $740,000 | 28 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 107/548 Canterbury Road, Campsie NSW 2194 | $657,500 | 28 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 203/314 Canterbury Road, Canterbury NSW 2193 | $360,000 | 28 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 507/538 Canterbury Road, Campsie NSW 2194 | $670,000 | 25 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 14/231 Canterbury Road, Canterbury NSW 2193 | $685,000 | 23 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 10/22 Phillips Avenue, Canterbury NSW 2193 | $1,000,000 | 21 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 70/502 Canterbury Road, Campsie NSW 2194 | $710,000 | 21 Sep 2026 | Unit |
The 10 most recent of the 49 residential sales recorded since 8 Jul 2026 (the latest settled 6 Oct 2026), newest first. The median of these 49, houses and units together, was $685,000 (a different set from the medians above). Source: NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch, to October 2026. Commercial, vacant land and nominal sales are left out. Unit means the address has a unit number; a street address has none.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $680 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +3.4% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 4.9% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $1.84m | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $675k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $685,000 | Median of the 49 most recent residential sales, settled 8 Jul 2026 to 6 Oct 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $859 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +6.2% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $634 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +3.4% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 2.4% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Gross rental yield, units | 4.8% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Canterbury | $626 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Canterbury, over 12 months | +3.7% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Sydney - Inner South West | $712 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Sydney - Inner South West, over 12 months | +3.4% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Sydney | $789 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Sydney, over 12 months | +5.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 83 tracked applications: 49 approved, 10 under assessment, 24 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 12 projects in Canterbury - South (3 under construction) and 100 more in the surrounding area.
The Canterbury Leisure and Aquatic Centre is the redevelopment of the 1960s Canterbury Aquatic Centre at 17 Phillips Avenue, Canterbury, within Tasker Park.
Conversion of the 13.5km T3 Bankstown Line to fully automated metro standards. The project involves upgrading 10 stations between Marrickville and Bankstown, installing platform screen doors, and ensuring full accessibility. Overall construction is significantly advanced with testing underway.
A 30km metro rail line extending the M1 Northwest Line from Chatswood to Bankstown via twin tunnels under Sydney Harbour and the CBD. The Chatswood to Sydenham section opened in August 2024, with conversion of the 13.5km Sydenham to Bankstown section scheduled for completion in late 2026.
The Campsie Private Hospital is a proposed $450 million integrated health precinct and 200-bed private hospital located at 11 Harp Street and 5-11A Elizabeth Street.
Comprehensive Canterbury town centre revitalisation programme led by Canterbury-Bankstown Council. Completed works include the $9 million Canterbury Road shared path underpass upgrade (opened December 2024) and intersection upgrade at Canterbury Road and Charles Street.
Comprehensive transformation of Tasker Park to create a world-class recreational precinct. Key features include a new bridge over the Cooks River, a destination play space with climbing towers, a dinky track for scooters, a full basketball court, and exercise equipment.
The upgrade of the 130-year-old Belmore Station is part of the Sydney Metro City and Southwest project. It involves converting the existing T3 Bankstown Line to metro standards, featuring the installation of platform screen doors, mechanical gap fillers for level access, and heritage restoration of station buildings.
Mixed-use development comprising three 15-storey buildings above a 3-storey podium. The podium will include ground floor commercial and retail uses. The project features 471 dwellings, with 236 designated as affordable housing managed by Pacific Community Housing for 15 years.
DA approved residential development comprising 60 units over 4 storeys with 1.5 levels of basement car parking. Site area of 3,546m2 has been cleared and is ready for construction. Located adjacent to Clemton Park Village with access to major supermarket, community centre and green open space. Designed by Mackenzie Architects International.
The Campsie Station upgrade is part of the Sydney Metro City and Southwest project on the T3 Bankstown Line, adding platform screen doors, level access between platforms and trains, and new lifts. Sydney Metro's station page lists a construction notification for October 2026, but no confirmed opening date.
The NSW Government is investing $350 million in the Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment at 575 Canterbury Road, Campsie, the largest upgrade to the hospital in more than 26 years.
Construction of a new multi-purpose civic hub including the Campsie Library and Knowledge Centre, Customer Service Centre, community meeting spaces, civic facilities, public plaza, cafe and a standalone Music Centre with recording and rehearsal spaces. Demolition works and enabling activities have commenced ahead of the main redevelopment.
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Estimated completion year of the 69 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2023 1, 2024 0, 2025 7, 2026 27, 2027 15, 2028 6, 2029 5, 2030 3, 2031 1, 2032 0, 2033 0, 2034 0, 2035 0, 2036 4. 14 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 83 substantial development applications lodged in and around Canterbury - South over the past 5 years, 59 in the last 12 months; 10 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 0, 2022 7, 2023 8, 2024 5, 2025 10, 2026 (to Oct) 53.
Key application 285 Canterbury Road, Canterbury Retail | $4.8m | 41 dwellings | 6 storeys Approved
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 83 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 59 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 3.7 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 47th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 45 | ABS building approvals | 55th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 49 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 10 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Canterbury - South SA2 include: Sydney Metro City and Southwest (Construction); Sydney Metro City & Southwest - Sydenham to Bankstown (T3 Bankstown Line Conversion) (Construction); Canterbury Leisure and Aquatic Centre (Construction); Canterbury Town Centre Upgrade (Construction); and Campsie Private Hospital (Pre-Approval). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the Canterbury - South SA2 spans multiple sectors including Sports & Recreation, Transport & Logistics, and Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, among others.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking places Canterbury - South among the top 26% of areas assessed nationwide.
Dwelling approval activity in the Canterbury - South SA2 area has seen 87 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Canterbury - South SA2's current population of 13,512 has been supported by 45 approvals on average over recent years.
The Canterbury - South SA2 has seen 3.6 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 6.2 approvals in Greater Sydney. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 391 people in the Canterbury - South SA2, compared to one for every 165 in Greater Sydney.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Canterbury - South SA2's approval levels have been significantly below the yearly average of 45, showing a notable downturn in recent development.
Over the past five years, the population in the Canterbury - South SA2 has grown by approximately 1,441 people, while 227 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 6.3 people added for each new dwelling approval. This high ratio suggests strong population growth relative to housing supply, potentially indicating unmet housing demand.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Canterbury - South lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,512 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +10.6% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 70th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 6,463 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 96th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +2.3% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +3.6% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 12,220 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 1,292 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +2.2% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +1.6% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 2.09 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Canterbury - South SA2 was estimated to be approximately 13,512 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 13,386 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The canterbury - south sa2 has added approximately 1,292 people and shown a 10.57% increase from the 12,220 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Canterbury - South SA2 is estimated at 6,465 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Canterbury - South SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 3.6% per annum.
Population growth in the Canterbury - South SA2 is driven by: Overseas migration (80.4%), Natural increase (19.6%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 80.4% of overall population gains.
Canterbury - South's population is younger than the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 21st percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 15.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 31.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 59.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 35 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 5.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 9.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 11.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 19.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 17.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 11.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 10.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 7.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 4.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 2.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Canterbury - South SA2 at 35 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 35 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 35 years as at August 2026, Canterbury - South is 2 years younger than the Greater Sydney 2021 Census average (37 years) and 3 years younger than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Canterbury - South SA2 compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 19.7% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Canterbury - South SA2 compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 5 - 14 group, making up 9.7% of the population.
No, the age distribution in the Canterbury - South SA2 is broadly in line with Greater Sydney.
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 15.3% of the population in the Canterbury - South SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 14.1% of the population in the Canterbury - South SA2 as at August 2026.
Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $56,164 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 37th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $71,600 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $1,800 | 2021 Census, weekly | 53rd percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $814 | 2021 Census, weekly | 51st percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 22.3% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $2,043 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 21.3% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Canterbury - South SA2 is approximately $59,747. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $56,164.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Canterbury - South SA2 is approximately $76,168. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $71,600.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Canterbury - South SA2 is approximately $59,747 compared to $67,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $56,164 and $63,183 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Canterbury - South SA2 is approximately $76,168 compared to $92,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $71,600 and $86,684 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Canterbury - South SA2's households (~36.2% / 1,614 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Canterbury - South SA2 is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 36.2% of households. In comparison, Greater Sydney's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 30.9% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the Canterbury - South SA2 is $1,800/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Canterbury - South SA2 is $2,043/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Canterbury - South SA2 is $814/wk.
The Canterbury - South SA2's income level is approximately average nationally according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-24. The Canterbury - South SA2's median income among taxpayers is $56,164 and the average income stands at $71,600, which compares to figures for Greater Sydney's of $63,183 and $86,684 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $59,747 (median) and $76,168 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Canterbury - South SA2 is $6,231 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The canterbury - south sa2's disposable income is $6,231 compared to $7,412 for Greater Sydney, based on AreaSearch analysis.
The employment environment in Canterbury - South shows above-average strength when compared nationally.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 71.9% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 7,844 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 10,632 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 8,117 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Canterbury - South SA2 has approximately 7,844 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 3.4%. This healthy unemployment rate suggests a well-functioning labour market. Employment performance is above the national median, showing positive labour market dynamics.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Canterbury - South SA2 stands at 3.4%, which is 0.8 percentage points below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. This lower unemployment rate suggests stronger local employment conditions. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Canterbury - South SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (15.2% of employment), retail trade (9.8%), and professional & technical (9.1%). The relatively diverse employment base, with the top three sectors comprising 34.1% of jobs, provides economic resilience. Other significant employers include education & training and construction.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Canterbury - South SA2 has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has fallen. By comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment increased and its unemployment rate dropped.
The workforce participation rate in the Canterbury - South SA2 is 71.9%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This high participation rate indicates strong workforce engagement and economic vitality. The local rate leading the Greater Sydney average of 68.9%, showing similar workforce dynamics to Greater Sydney.
The canterbury - south sa2 shows notable specialisation in transport, postal & warehousing, which employs 6.9% of the local workforce compared to 5.3% across Greater Sydney. This moderate specialisation indicates some local strength in the sector.
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The canterbury - south sa2's employment market shows above-average performance nationally, placing in the top half of areas assessed. Employment indicators suggest healthy labour market conditions relative to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 3.8% decline, ranking 32nd out of 37 regions nationally.
The educational profile of Canterbury - South ranks above average relative to locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and academic performance metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 25.0% | 2021 Census | 75th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 9.6% | 2021 Census | 75th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 36.6% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 15.0% | 2021 Census | 20th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 2.0% | 2021 Census | 35th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 11.6% | 2021 Census | 69th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 36.8% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 30.7% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 7.2% | 2021 Census | 81st percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 7.7% | 2021 Census | 13th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 6.5% | 2021 Census | 19th percentile nationally |
36.6% of people aged 15 and over in the Canterbury - South SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney.
36.8% of people aged 15 and over in the Canterbury - South SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 34.2% in Greater Sydney.
The canterbury - south sa2 ranks in the 64th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Canterbury - South SA2 are: Bachelor Degree (25.0%), Certificate (15.0%), Advanced Diploma (11.6%).
30.7% of the population in the Canterbury - South SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 7.7% in primary school, 6.5% in secondary school, 7.2% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Canterbury - South SA2 is 1033, indicating average socio-educational advantage (national average is 1000).
There are 1 schools within the Canterbury - South SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 258 students.
The canterbury - south sa2 includes 1 primary school.
Canterbury - South features high concentrations of group households but relatively few couples without children, with a smaller average household size than Greater Sydney.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.5 people | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 25.2% | 2021 Census | 50th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 32.0% | 2021 Census | 56th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 24.4% | 2021 Census | 29th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 11.7% | 2021 Census | 63rd percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 5.1% | 2021 Census | 83rd percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 4,458 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 4,929 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 69.7% | 2021 Census | 44th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.2 per family | 2021 Census | 11th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Canterbury - South SA2 had 4,458 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 10.6% to an estimated 4,929 households today.
The average household size in the Canterbury - South SA2 is 2.5 people. This compares to 2.7 in Greater Sydney and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 69.7% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (25.2%), group households (5.1%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 3,107 family households, couples with children account for 32.0% of all households, couples without children at home 24.4%, and single parent families 11.7%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Sydney, the Canterbury - South SA2 shows distinct household patterns. This higher proportion of single-person households drives demand for smaller dwellings and different community services.
Families in the Canterbury - South SA2 have an average of 1.2 children, slightly below the Greater Sydney average of 1.5. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 46.3% of the adult population are currently married, while 37.3% have never married. This compares to 48.3% married and 36.4% never married across Greater Sydney.
Single-person households represent 25.2% of all households in the Canterbury - South SA2, similar to the average for Greater Sydney of 23.2%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 5.1% of households, above the Greater Sydney average of 4.2%. This higher rate points to more student or young professional shared accommodation.
Canterbury - South is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 52.7% | 2021 Census | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 63.8% | 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 36.2% | 2021 Census | 5th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 72.5% | 2021 Census | 9th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 47.3% | 2021 Census | 7th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 0.7% | 2021 Census | 28th percentile nationally |
Canterbury - South is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country, with 52.7% of its population born overseas and 63.8% speaking a language other than English at home.
The main religion in Canterbury - South was found to be Christianity, which makes up 50.2% of people in Canterbury - South. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Buddhism, which comprises 7.5% of the population, compared to 4.1% across Greater Sydney.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Canterbury - South are Other, comprising 21.6% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 16.0%, Chinese, comprising 17.7% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 8.4%, and English, comprising 9.6% of the population, which is notably lower than Greater Sydney's 19.0%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Greek is notably overrepresented at 9.6% of Canterbury - South (vs 1.9% across Greater Sydney), Lebanese at 5.5% (vs 2.6%) and Vietnamese at 3.9% (vs 1.8%).
52.7% of the Canterbury - South SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 40.5% across Greater Sydney.
63.8% of the population in the Canterbury - South SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 39.5% in Greater Sydney.
0.7% of the Canterbury - South SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.3% in Greater Sydney.
72.5% of the Canterbury - South SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 80.8% in Greater Sydney.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Canterbury - South features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Greater Sydney.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 44.0% | 2021 Census | 83rd percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 24.0% | 2021 Census | 22nd percentile nationally |
| Apartments | 52.1% | 2021 Census | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,221 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 81st percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 32.0% | 2021 Census | 38th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 8.5% | 2021 Census | 49th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $450 | 2021 Census, weekly | 80th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 25.0% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 82nd percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 28.5% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 83rd percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 1.1 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 96th percentile nationally |
In the Canterbury - South SA2, 24.0% of homes are owned outright, 32.0% are owned with a mortgage, and 44.0% are rented.
According to the latest data, 39.4% of dwellings in the Canterbury - South SA2 are houses.
In the Canterbury - South SA2, 52.1% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 8.5% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Canterbury - South SA2 stands at 24.0%, compared to 28.7% in Greater Sydney.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Canterbury - South SA2 is $2,221, compared to $2,427 in Greater Sydney.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Canterbury - South SA2 is $1,568, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Canterbury - South SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 28.5% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 25.0% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Canterbury - South SA2 is 1.1, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Canterbury - South SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 28.5% of income on repayments (vs 27.0% in Greater Sydney), while renters spend 25.0% of income on rent (vs 22.6% in Greater Sydney).
The dwelling mix in the Canterbury - South SA2 consists of 39.4% detached houses, 8.5% semi-detached dwellings, 52.1% apartments, and 0.0% other dwelling types.
Housing in Canterbury - South consumes approximately 20.1% of median household income ($7,794 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Canterbury - South show attached dwellings contributing 74% of approvals compared to 61% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 26% of applications versus 39% of current dwellings. This suggests increasing densification. Canterbury - South is experiencing exceptional growth in housing density, ranking in the top 10% nationally.
Canterbury - South's residents are extremely healthy relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 53.3% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 48th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 78.1% | 2021 Census | 89th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 5.5% | 2021 Census | 52nd percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 83.7% | 2021 Census | 92nd percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 0.6% | 2021 Census | 15th percentile nationally |
Around 53.3% of people in the Canterbury - South SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.8% in Greater Sydney.
In the Canterbury - South SA2, 5.5% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 5.2% of people in Greater Sydney require similar assistance.
5.1% of people in the Canterbury - South SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.4% of the population across Greater Sydney is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 4.5% of the Canterbury - South SA2 population, while in Greater Sydney, 4.3% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
2.7% of people in the Canterbury - South SA2 have heart disease. Across Greater Sydney,3.2% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Canterbury - South SA2, 53.3% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Sydney sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 59.8%.
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 82 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 82nd percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 56 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 47th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 3,458 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 65th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 240 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 46 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 0.9 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 46.6% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 56 public transport stops within the Canterbury - South SA2.
The Canterbury - South SA2 has 3,458 weekly trips across 46 routes, averaging 494 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 140 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 249 m away and the nearest GP 350 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 56 stops nearby, 3,458 weekly trips, access rating 82 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 93 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 249 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 350 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 365 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 461 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest supermarket | 485 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 586 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 612 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 641 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 992 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 1.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 1.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There are 5 long day care centres with 285 places in Canterbury - South, about 2.7 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
Where the figures come from, downloads and nearby areas.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking places Canterbury - South among the top 26% of areas assessed nationwide.
Canterbury - South ranks in the 79th percentile nationally for infrastructure.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Canterbury - South's affordable property market has recorded 216 sales in the 12 months to September 2026, comprising 98% residential and 2% commercial transactions.
Canterbury - South lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends.
Canterbury - South's population is younger than the national pattern.
Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis.
The employment environment in Canterbury - South shows above-average strength when compared nationally.
The educational profile of Canterbury - South ranks above average relative to locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and academic performance metrics.
Canterbury - South features high concentrations of group households but relatively few couples without children, with a smaller average household size than Greater Sydney.
Canterbury - South is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
Canterbury - South features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Greater Sydney.
Canterbury - South's residents are extremely healthy relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Canterbury - South has an estimated 13,512 residents, up 10.6% since the 2021 Census, with 12 projects tracked in Canterbury - South.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Canterbury - South.
Data currency
Refreshed . Sales to Oct 2026, rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Oct 2026. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 14 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb or locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (119021661). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) boundaries for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP). SA2 areas can differ materially from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, even when they share similar names, because they are defined for different purposes and often use different geographic boundaries.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Oct 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Canterbury - South from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Canterbury - South with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
