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Canterbury vs Surrey Hills

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 2.3 km apart, on the same open data. Canterbury scores higher on 8 of 10 measures.

CanterburySurrey Hills
Active8322
Safety8684
Wealth9890
Value9086
Parks4922
Cafés6964
Transit2948
Green space4030
Active & healthy6849
Schools nearby (OSM)6874
Median rent$515/wk $462/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$3,000,000$2,200,000
House sales this quarter2554
Population7,80013,655
Full profile Canterbury in full Surrey Hills 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 Surrey Hills?

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

Which is cheaper, Canterbury or Surrey Hills?

Surrey Hills has the lower median house price of the two ($2,200,000 vs $3,000,000).

Should I live in Canterbury or Surrey Hills?

Canterbury scores higher on 8 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Canterbury or Surrey Hills.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →