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Canterbury vs Deepdene

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 1.6 km apart, on the same open data. Canterbury scores higher on 3 of 10 measures.

CanterburyDeepdene
Active8387
Safety8669
Wealth9874
Value9029
Parks4975
Cafés6971
Transit2960
Green space4072
Active & healthy6871
Schools nearby (OSM)6885
Median rent$515/wk $501/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$3,000,000$2,865,000
House sales this quarter2512
Population7,8002,101
Full profile Canterbury in full Deepdene 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 Canterbury safer than Deepdene?

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

Which is cheaper, Canterbury or Deepdene?

Deepdene has the lower median house price of the two ($2,865,000 vs $3,000,000).

Should I live in Canterbury or Deepdene?

Canterbury scores higher on 3 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Canterbury or Deepdene.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →