Thinking about buying your first home in Canterbury (2193)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Canterbury is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Canterbury a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Canterbury (2193) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Canterbury suits buyers in their early thirties who want inner-west proximity without inner-west prices, and who are comfortable in a flat rather than a house. The median unit price of $711,000 is accessible for a dual-income household near the suburb's median weekly income of $1,882. With 79 transport amenities within 1.6 km, commuting without a car is realistic. The six local public schools average an ICSEA of 1027, which is a solid result for families thinking a few years ahead.
Who would not love it
The house market here is thin. Only 34 sales in the data window, a median of $1,752,500, and just 0.7% annual movement suggest limited stock and soft demand at that price point. Separate houses make up only 29% of dwellings, so if a backyard is non-negotiable, Canterbury will frustrate you. The 48% renter share and 63% apartment composition also mean strata levies, body corporate disputes, and building quality are live concerns, not background noise.
What to verify before you bid
- The FHBAS scheme does not apply at the median house price. Confirm the exact threshold against your target property before assuming any stamp duty concession. - With 63% of dwellings being flats, obtain a full strata report and check the capital works fund balance and any outstanding special levies before exchanging. - Walkability sits at only the 50th Sydney percentile despite the transport count. Walk your actual daily routes, particularly to the nearest train station, before committing.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Canterbury?
BOCSAR · CANTERBURY 2193
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K3,89212 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−51%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Canterbury-Bankstown
Within LGA: Canterbury-Bankstown
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT68%188 reports
INTIMIDATION, STALKING AND HARASSMENT16%45 reports
ASSAULT16%43 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED55%
NON-DOMESTIC45%
Across 42 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Canterbury
23
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
15:06 AEST
Earlwood station · 1.5 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 30 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
5.6µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
10.3µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
1.8pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Earlwood station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 95 new bond lodgements this quarter.
Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$710per week
Sep 2025 · 95 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Nearby suburbs · same combination
Dulwich Hill2203
$723▲$13
1.7 km away
Campsie2194
$590▼$120
1.8 km away
Earlwood2206
$690▼$20
1.8 km away
Ashfield2131
$670▼$40
2.3 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2193
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2193. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Also in Canterbury-Bankstown
Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Canterbury-Bankstown postcodes, or explore the full Canterbury-Bankstown suburb index.
Canterbury is the primary suburb with postcode 2193 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Canterbury is the main locality.
Which local government area is Canterbury in?
Canterbury (2193) is located in the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Canterbury?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Canterbury (2193) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Canterbury flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Canterbury. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Canterbury?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Canterbury (2193), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Canterbury (2193) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Canterbury (2193). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Canterbury changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Canterbury (2193) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
