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Camberwell vs Canterbury

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 1.3 km apart, on the same open data. Camberwell scores higher on 2 of 10 measures.

CamberwellCanterbury
Active8283
Safety5886
Wealth8798
Value6490
Parks3649
Cafés7569
Transit6629
Green space3540
Active & healthy6668
Schools nearby (OSM)3368
Median rent$486/wk $515/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$2,530,000$3,000,000
House sales this quarter5625
Population21,9657,800
Full profile Camberwell in full Canterbury in full

Scores are percentiles across all 216 Melbourne suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Camberwell safer than Canterbury?

Canterbury scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Camberwell or Canterbury?

Camberwell has the lower median house price of the two ($2,530,000 vs $3,000,000).

Should I live in Camberwell or Canterbury?

Camberwell scores higher on 2 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Camberwell or Canterbury.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →