Canterbury - South, NSW 2084
A well-connected Sydney pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Urban convenience
- $450/wk Median
- 42.9% Renters
Canterbury - South Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 12.2k
- Median age
- 35
- Median weekly rent
- $450
- To the CBD
- 11.5km
- Walkability
- 8.3
- Schools within 3 km
- 6
ABS 2021 Census
Canterbury - South Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Community
A strong, settled community feel — long-term residents, an active neighbourhood association and a genuine sense of people looking out for each other.
Heritage
Heritage-listed buildings along the main street give the area a distinct architectural character you won't find in the newer suburbs nearby.
Signature Spotlight
Inner-City Living
Canterbury - South is one of Sydney's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 12,220 residents, a substantial 42.9% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $450 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Canterbury - South
Canterbury - South Junction
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Canterbury - South Reserve
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Canterbury - South
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Canterbury - South
Real questions renters ask before moving to Canterbury - South.
Is Canterbury - South a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Canterbury - South has a 42.9% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a substantial share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
How much does it cost to rent in Canterbury - South?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Canterbury - South is $450. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $450 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Canterbury - South family-friendly for renters?
Canterbury - South has around 6 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $450/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Sydney.
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