Demographics

Canterbury (NSW) is approximately 1.96 square kilometres. In 2016 the population of Canterbury (NSW) was 7233. The population is 49% male and 51% female. On average the monthly mortgage repayments in Canterbury (NSW) are $1800 to $2399. The most common weekly income bracket is $1000 to $1249 per week. Weekly rents in the area are on average $450 to $549.

Description

Canterbury is a suburb in south-western Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Canterbury is located 10.5 kilometres south-west of the Sydney central business district in the City of Canterbury. The City of Canterbury takes its name from the suburb but its administrative centre is located in the adjacent suburb of Campsie, which is also a large commercial centre. Canterbury is surrounded by Ashbury to the north, Campsie to the west, Earlwood to the south, and Hurlstone Park to the east. Canterbury has a mixture of residential, commercial, retail and industrial developments. Residential developments include high density buildings and detached housing. High density mixed use buildings are located along Charles Street, Broughton Street, Canterbury Road and Close Street. Commercial developments are mostly situated on Canterbury Road and surrounding streets. Commercial offices will be built along Canterbury Street, Broughton Street, Charles Street and Close Street as part of the Canterbury Centre Masterplan. Retail developments including new shopping centres will be built on Charles Street near the railway station. The current shopping precinct, close to Canterbury railway station, includes an Aldi supermarket and the landmark Hotel Canterbury. A recently opened shopping plaza along Canterbury Road and Cooks Avenue includes dining shops, a supermarket and a fitness centre.

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