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Canterbury 2193 suburb insights

Postcode 2193 covers Canterbury, a residential suburb within the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area of New South Wales. Stickybeak analyses Canterbury across four dimensions that matter to buyers: affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, and first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle quality (school catchments, childcare, walkability, and CBD commute times), risk factors (flood zone mapping, bushfire prone land, air quality, and traffic volume), and suburb momentum (development pipeline, price trajectory over time, and ABS demographic data). The section navigation at the top of the page lets you jump directly to any part of the analysis. All figures are sourced from NSW government and federal datasets and refreshed as new data is published.

Last refreshed May 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

All data has limits. See our data caveats.

Affordability

Can I afford Canterbury?

Can I afford Canterbury?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Canterbury? Based on the suburb median of $711,000 (units) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment
$3,510/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
43.0%

Tight

Loan assumptions
$568,800 loan
20% deposit ($142,200)
30-year P&I

Repayments here would take 43% of the typical local household's gross income. Possible, but tight.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
Canterbury43.0%
Sydney median income39.1%
30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

Sources: RBA Table F6 (rate), ABS Census 2021 G02 (income), suburb median sale.
Can I afford Canterbury?

Rental market in Canterbury

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
Dec 22: $550 per week (63 bonds)Mar 23: $600 per week (55 bonds)Jun 23: $680 per week (69 bonds)Sep 23: $680 per week (111 bonds)Dec 23: $660 per week (81 bonds)Mar 24: $700 per week (123 bonds)Jun 24: $710 per week (88 bonds)Sep 24: $700 per week (99 bonds)Dec 24: $680 per week (84 bonds)Mar 25: $700 per week (125 bonds)Jun 25: $720 per week (75 bonds)Sep 25: $710 per week (95 bonds)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25

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.

Lifestyle

Canterbury Lifestyle

Source: ABS Census 2021, Postal Areas (CC BY 4.0).

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Canterbury

40
FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW
04:10 AEST
Earlwood station · 1.5 km from centroid
12-month median: AQI 30 · Good

Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.

Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
7.5µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
19.8µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.9pphm
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.
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Change

How might Canterbury change?

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.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Canterbury change?

Investor activity in Canterbury

2193 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

What to do next

Three steps to move from research to action.

1
Get pre-approved

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2
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3
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Compare Canterbury with another suburb

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.

Bankstown 2200Campsie 2194Earlwood 2206Lakemba 2195

Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2193?
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.

Explore Canterbury in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Canterbury 2193: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Canterbury-Bankstown suburb index to compare nearby options.