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VIC · Boroondara Council

Canterbury (Vic.), VIC, 3126

Current weather

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84% humidity · 23.9 km/h wind · 15.7° / 10.7° today · 5.7 mm rain

Desirability index

96/100

#15 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Canterbury (Vic.) is a smaller suburban community in the Boroondara area, home to around 7,800 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 315 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+19%), roughly 40.4 offences per 1,000 residents, 6 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
7,800
Median age
46
Median household income / week
$2,877
Dwelling vacancy
10.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
312 of 3,102
Median monthly mortgage
$3,500
Employment rate
56.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
102 / 651 / 309

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
315
Against the person
27
Against property
242
Rate per 1,000 residents
40.4
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 289 residents
State safety percentile
36.5th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+18.9%

Most common offence types

  • B311 Residential Aggravated Burglary22
  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary44
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft25
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle79
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order24

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
6
Median school ICSEA (6 schools)
1,160.5
  • Camberwell Girls Grammar SchoolCombined
  • Camberwell Grammar SchoolCombined
  • Camberwell High SchoolSecondary
  • Canterbury Girls Secondary CollegeSecondary
  • Canterbury Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Strathcona Baptist Girls' GrammarCombined

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

42 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Canterbury Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Canterbury Railway Station
  • Canterbury Station
  • Canterbury Station
  • Canterbury Station

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

154 planning-related records

2021· 64 proposals

  • July 2021

  • (VicSmart) Replacement of a garage door associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    24 COMPTON STREET CANTERBURY 3126Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a residential building comprising of 14 dwellings, the use of the land for a dwelling within a Public Acquisition Overlay (PAO5), works within a Public Acquisition Overlay (PAO5), the removal of vegetation within a PAO, construction of a front fence greater than 2.0 metres (Canterbury Road) and greater than 1.5 metres (Hopetoun Avenue) and a waiver of visitor car parking
    135 CANTERBURY ROAD CANTERBURY 3126In progress
  • Construction of a new dwelling on a lot under 500 square metres
    19 DRYDEN STREET CANTERBURY 3126NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of a new dwelling on a lot under 500 square metres
    167 MONT ALBERT ROAD CANTERBURY 3126In progress
  • Subdivision of land into three (3) lots in accordance with the previously approved development permit (Spear Ref: S178387H)
    189 CANTERBURY ROAD CANTERBURY 3126Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and construction of alterations and additions (including a front fence) associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay.
    31 WARBURTON ROAD CANTERBURY 3126Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • (VicSmart) Demolition of outbuildings associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    41 HIGHFIELD ROAD CANTERBURY 3126Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a triple storey building comprising twelve (12) apartments and construction of three (3) double storey townhouses (both above basement car parking) on a lot; construction of buildings and works, demolition of an existing building and removal of vegetation in a Public Acquisition Overlay; and construction of a front fence greater than 2.0 metres (Canterbury Road) and greater than 1.5 metres (Wentworth Avenue) in height.
    91 CANTERBURY ROAD CANTERBURY 3126Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Part demolition and construction of alterations and additions (extension, carport, front fence, and verandah) to an existing dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    2 MAYSIA STREET CANTERBURY 3126Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Display of a sign associated with publicising the sale or letting of land on which it is displayed.
    1-13 SHIERLAW AVENUE CANTERBURY 3126Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land for the sale and consumption of liquor (Restaurant & Café Licence) associated with a food and drink premises.
    200 CANTERBURY ROAD CANTERBURY 3126Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of seven (7) dwellings on a lot
    21 CHATHAM ROAD CANTERBURY 3126NOD issued by a delegate
  • Extension to a dwelling on a lot under 500sqm.
    11 AVENUE ATHOL CANTERBURY 3126Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of alterations and additions associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    5 BALWYN ROAD CANTERBURY 3126Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • (VicSmart) Construction of a car port associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay.
    11 BALWYN ROAD CANTERBURY 3126Refusal issued by a delegate
  • (VicSmart) Replacement of a fence associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    23 SCOTT STREET CANTERBURY 3126Withdrawn
  • Partial demolition and construction of a building (garage door) associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay.
    186 Prospect Hill RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and the construction of alterations and additions (including a carport & pergola) associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay and on a lot under 500 square metres
    3 GOLDING STREET CANTERBURY 3126NOD issued by a delegate
  • (VicSmart) Buildings and works (air conditioning unit) associated with a retail premises in a Heritage Overlay
    6 Theatre PlacePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • (VicSmart) Demolition and construction of a front fence associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    48 Balwyn RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • (VicSmart) Part demolition and construction of a side fence in a Heritage Overlay
    39 Highfield RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Construction of two (2) dwellings and realignment of boundary
    2 MANGARRA ROAD CANTERBURY 3126Withdrawn
  • Construction of two (2) dwellings and realignment of boundary
    4 MANGARRA ROAD CANTERBURY 3126Withdrawn
  • Part demolition and construction of alterations and additions (including a front fence) associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    7 GASCOYNE STREET CANTERBURY 3126Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Part demolition and the construction of buildings and works (including an alfresco) associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    25 MYRTLE ROAD CANTERBURY 3126Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Demolition of an outbuilding on a lot affected by a Heritage Overlay.
    108 Maling RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and the construction of buildings and works (including a garage & landscaping) associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    13 Church StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Part Demolition and construction of alterations and additions associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    17 ALTA STREET CANTERBURY 3126Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • (VicSmart) Buildings and works (fence) associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    39 Highfield RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two (2) dwellings on a lot
    5 KENDALL STREET CANTERBURY 3126NOD issued by a delegate
  • (VicSmart) Demolition and construction of a pergola associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    57 Highfield RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Part Demolition and Buildings and works associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay.
    35 Wattle Valley RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Part demolition and construction of carport on a lot less than 500 square metres and in a Heritage Overlay.
    1/28 BRYSON STREET CANTERBURY 3126Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • (VicSmart) Construction of a carport associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    23 Scott StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and construction of buildings and works (including external alterations, and a front fence) associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    32 MALING ROAD CANTERBURY 3126NOD issued by a delegate
  • Part demolition and the construction of buildings and works associated with an existing dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    4 CLAREMONT CRESCENT CANTERBURY 3126Withdrawn
  • Partial demolition and the construction of buildings and works associated with an existing dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    4 Claremont CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • (VicSmart) Part demolition and constriction of alterations and additions to existing dwelling in a Heritage Overlay Refund processed - 12/5 - VK
    16 MALING ROAD CANTERBURY 3126Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two (2) dwellings on a lot
    132 MONT ALBERT ROAD CANTERBURY 3126Withdrawn
  • Partial demolition and construction of an extension to an existing dwelling in a Heritage Overlay and Commercial 1 Zone
    92 MALING ROAD CANTERBURY 3126Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 90 proposals

90 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

124 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • CellarbrationsAlcohol

    235 Canterbury Road

  • Page AntiquesAntiques

    175 Canterbury Road

  • WestpacATM
  • Bandstand
  • Bendigo BankBank

    Maling Road

  • Bbq
  • CompleteBeauty salon

    60 Maling Road

  • Bench (36)
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Canterbury BooksBooks

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

9 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Belmont ParkPark
  • Canterbury GardensPark
  • Chaucer Cresent ReservePark
  • Colville ReservePark
  • John August ReservePark
  • Norway ReservePark
  • Shenley GroundPark
  • Shrublands Creek ReservePark
  • Warburton Road ReservePark

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Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
2
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Canterbury Medical ClinicCanterbury Roadclinic
  • Dentistdentist

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
10/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Heritage

9 state heritage places

  • CANTERBURY MANSIONSNH0869
  • CULLYMONTNH0811
  • EMULATION HALLNH2298
  • EYRE COURTNH0817
  • FROGNALLNH0707
  • PARLINGTONNH0731
  • RESIDENCE (FORMERLY COLINTON)NH1399
  • SHRUBLANDSNH2037
  • ST MARKS ANGLICAN CHURCHNH2158

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
15
Parks (OSM)
14

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
96.0/100
Cohort rank
#15 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • CANTERBURY MANSIONSheritageNH0869
  • CULLYMONTheritageNH0811
  • EMULATION HALLheritageNH2298
  • EYRE COURTheritageNH0817
  • FROGNALLheritageNH0707
  • PARLINGTONheritageNH0731
  • RESIDENCE (FORMERLY COLINTON)heritageNH1399
  • SHRUBLANDSheritageNH2037
  • ST MARKS ANGLICAN CHURCHheritageNH2158
  • Canterbury Medical ClinichealthCanterbury Roadclinic

Data sources & freshness

  • Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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