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Canterbury - South vs Canterbury (North) - Ashbury

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) comparison ≈ 2.7 km apart · Canterbury - South profile · Canterbury (North) - Ashbury profile

Canterbury - South Canterbury (North) - Ashbury

Canterbury - South and Canterbury (North) - Ashbury are neighbouring areas in Greater Sydney with very different profiles. Canterbury - South is more culturally diverse, with 58.6% of people using a language other than English at home, compared with 43.4% in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury. There is also a notable gap in resources and infrastructure; Canterbury (North) - Ashbury has far more schools (4 compared to 1) and more people working from home (50.6% versus 37.5%).

Both areas are almost identical when it comes to the number of people per home, which is 2.5 in each. They also share similar proportions of children under 15 and a very similar typical weekly rent of around $450 to $480. While Canterbury (North) - Ashbury generally has higher typical incomes and more residents with university degrees, both areas sit far above the national figure for the share of people born overseas.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +221 larger in Canterbury - South
12,220 64th pct 11,999 63rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 12,220
  • Second area, 2011: 9,379
  • Second area, 2016: 10,448
  • Second area, 2021: 11,999
Median age in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +2 yrs older in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
35 yrs 21st pct 37 yrs 36th pct
  • First area, 2021: 35 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 39 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 39 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 37 yrs
First Nations in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +0.3 pts higher in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
0.9% 24th pct 1.2% 33rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 0.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.2%
Aged 65+ in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +1.7 pts higher in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
13.5% 28th pct 15.1% 37th pct
  • First area, 2021: 13.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.1%
Under 15 in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +0.7 pts higher in Canterbury - South
15.9% 27th pct 15.2% 22nd pct
  • First area, 2021: 15.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.2%
De facto in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +2.0 pts higher in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
10.4% 30th pct 12.4% 55th pct
  • First area, 2021: 10.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.4%

Age structure

37.1% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +3.0 pts 34.1%
22.8% Older adults (45–64) +1.7 pts ▸ 24.5%
15.9% Children (0–14) ◂ +0.7 pts 15.2%
13.5% Seniors (65+) +1.7 pts ▸ 15.1%
10.9% Youth (15–24) +0.2 pts ▸ 11.1%

Marital status

46.4% Married ◂ +0.3 pts 46.1%
37.3% Never married +2.6 pts ▸ 39.9%
8.7% Divorced ◂ +1.7 pts 7.0%
4.2% Widowed +0.1 pts ▸ 4.4%
3.4% Separated ◂ +0.7 pts 2.7%

Age & sex structure

Canterbury - South Canterbury (North) - Ashbury

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

  • 85+ in Canterbury - South: 1.0% males, 1.3% females; 85+ in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury: 0.9% males, 1.0% females
  • 80–84 in Canterbury - South: 0.8% males, 1.2% females; 80–84 in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury: 0.9% males, 1.2% females
  • 75–79 in Canterbury - South: 1.2% males, 1.4% females; 75–79 in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury: 1.3% males, 1.4% females
  • 70–74 in Canterbury - South: 1.6% males, 1.4% females; 70–74 in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury: 1.7% males, 2.2% females
  • 65–69 in Canterbury - South: 1.8% males, 1.8% females; 65–69 in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury: 2.1% males, 2.3% females
  • 60–64 in Canterbury - South: 2.2% males, 2.6% females; 60–64 in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury: 2.5% males, 2.6% females
  • 55–59 in Canterbury - South: 2.7% males, 3.0% females; 55–59 in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury: 3.0% males, 3.5% females
  • 50–54 in Canterbury - South: 2.7% males, 3.1% females; 50–54 in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury: 2.8% males, 3.5% females
  • 45–49 in Canterbury - South: 3.1% males, 3.2% females; 45–49 in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury: 3.0% males, 3.6% females
  • 40–44 in Canterbury - South: 3.2% males, 3.3% females; 40–44 in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury: 3.4% males, 3.6% females
  • 35–39 in Canterbury - South: 4.7% males, 4.6% females; 35–39 in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury: 4.5% males, 4.3% females
  • 30–34 in Canterbury - South: 5.5% males, 6.0% females; 30–34 in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury: 4.8% males, 4.7% females
  • 25–29 in Canterbury - South: 5.2% males, 4.6% females; 25–29 in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury: 4.5% males, 4.3% females
  • 20–24 in Canterbury - South: 3.4% males, 3.3% females; 20–24 in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury: 3.4% males, 2.9% females
  • 15–19 in Canterbury - South: 2.2% males, 2.1% females; 15–19 in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury: 2.7% males, 2.2% females
  • 10–14 in Canterbury - South: 2.0% males, 2.1% females; 10–14 in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury: 2.5% males, 2.7% females
  • 5–9 in Canterbury - South: 2.4% males, 2.5% females; 5–9 in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury: 2.5% males, 2.4% females
  • 0–4 in Canterbury - South: 3.3% males, 3.4% females; 0–4 in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury: 2.7% males, 2.3% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +7.0 pts higher in Canterbury - South
49.4% 92nd pct 42.3% 86th pct
  • First area, 2021: 49.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 38.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 39.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 42.3%

Country of birth

44.3% Australia +10.2 pts ▸ 54.4%
9.8% China ◂ +4.9 pts 5.0%
3.8% Vietnam ◂ +1.0 pts 2.8%
1.3% Italy +1.3 pts ▸ 2.6%
2.3% Philippines ◂ +0.2 pts 2.0%
1.0% England +1.1 pts ▸ 2.1%
1.9% Nepal ◂ +0.4 pts 1.4%
1.4% India even 1.4%
1.0% New Zealand +0.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.1% South Africa +0.2 pts ▸ 0.4%

Ancestry

20.0% Chinese ◂ +9.1 pts 10.9%
10.6% Australian +8.3 pts ▸ 19.0%
10.9% English +7.6 pts ▸ 18.5%
10.8% Greek ◂ +2.6 pts 8.2%
4.0% Irish +4.9 pts ▸ 8.9%
5.2% Italian +3.5 pts ▸ 8.7%
2.6% Scottish +3.2 pts ▸ 5.8%
4.4% Vietnamese ◂ +1.3 pts 3.1%
2.9% Filipino ◂ +0.1 pts 2.9%
2.0% Indian +0.4 pts ▸ 2.3%
1.0% German +0.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.4% Dutch +0.3 pts ▸ 0.7%

Language

Other language in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +15.2 pts higher in Canterbury - South
58.6% 94th pct 43.4% 86th pct
  • First area, 2021: 58.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 43.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 42.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 43.4%
Limited English in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +5.4 pts higher in Canterbury - South
13.9% 98th pct 8.5% 90th pct
  • First area, 2021: 13.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.5%

Language used at home

33.3% English only +19.6 pts ▸ 52.8%
10.5% Mandarin ◂ +5.0 pts 5.5%
8.6% Greek ◂ +2.5 pts 6.1%
5.7% Arabic ◂ +1.8 pts 3.9%
4.7% Vietnamese ◂ +1.6 pts 3.1%
4.5% Cantonese ◂ +2.3 pts 2.2%
1.9% Italian +1.9 pts ▸ 3.7%
1.4% Tagalog ◂ +0.4 pts 0.9%
0.8% Hindi ◂ +0.3 pts 0.5%
0.3% Punjabi ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +8.0 pts higher in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
29.1% 17th pct 37.2% 34th pct
  • First area, 2021: 29.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 37.2%

Religious affiliation

45.5% Christianity +1.5 pts ▸ 46.9%
29.1% No religion +8.0 pts ▸ 37.2%
9.1% Not stated ◂ +4.0 pts 5.1%
6.8% Buddhism ◂ +1.5 pts 5.3%
5.4% Islam ◂ +3.0 pts 2.4%
3.4% Hinduism ◂ +0.8 pts 2.6%
0.5% Other religions ◂ +0.1 pts 0.4%
0.1% Judaism even 0.2%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +6.8 pts higher in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
65.9% 69th pct 72.6% 81st pct
  • First area, 2021: 65.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 61.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 66.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 72.6%
Bachelor+ in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +9.3 pts higher in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
30.5% 69th pct 39.8% 82nd pct
  • First area, 2021: 30.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 26.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 39.8%
Schools in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +3 more in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
1 0th pct 4 57th pct
Schools/1k kids in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +1.68 more in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
0.52 0th pct 2.20 54th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +4 more in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
71 95th pct 75 96th pct
Students in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +1,186 more in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
269 9th pct 1,455 50th pct
Avg size in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +95 larger in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
269 28th pct 364 41st pct
ICSEA in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +35 higher in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
1,038 60th pct 1,073 74th pct

Highest year of school

65.9% Year 12 +6.8 pts ▸ 72.6%
11.1% Year 9 or below ◂ +1.9 pts 9.2%
10.5% Year 10 +0.2 pts ▸ 10.7%
3.6% Year 11 ◂ +0.5 pts 3.2%

Highest qualification level

32.9% Bachelor degree +4.8 pts ▸ 37.7%
12.6% Postgraduate degree +3.6 pts ▸ 16.3%
15.5% Certificate III / IV ◂ +1.6 pts 13.9%
15.2% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +0.5 pts 14.8%
2.6% Graduate diploma / certificate +1.8 pts ▸ 4.5%
1.5% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.4 pts 1.1%

Field of qualification

24.2% Management & commerce +0.1 pts ▸ 24.3%
11.9% Society & culture +2.4 pts ▸ 14.3%
10.0% Engineering & related even 9.9%
5.4% Creative arts +2.7 pts ▸ 8.1%
7.8% Health ◂ +0.1 pts 7.7%
5.6% Education +1.2 pts ▸ 6.8%
5.0% Information technology +0.4 pts ▸ 5.3%
5.1% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +0.6 pts 4.5%
4.4% Architecture & building +0.4 pts ▸ 4.8%
2.6% Natural & physical sciences +0.6 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.5% Agriculture & environment +0.4 pts ▸ 0.9%

Income

Personal income in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +$107 higher in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
$814 52nd pct $921 70th pct
  • First area, 2021: $814
  • Second area, 2011: $617
  • Second area, 2016: $747
  • Second area, 2021: $921
Household income in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +$292 higher in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
$1,800 53rd pct $2,092 72nd pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,800
  • Second area, 2011: $1,511
  • Second area, 2016: $1,776
  • Second area, 2021: $2,092
Family income in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +$368 higher in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
$2,043 47th pct $2,411 71st pct
  • First area, 2021: $2,043
  • Second area, 2011: $1,741
  • Second area, 2016: $2,031
  • Second area, 2021: $2,411
High earners in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +7.7 pts higher in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
9.5% 44th pct 17.2% 76th pct
  • First area, 2021: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 17.2%
High-income homes in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +8.8 pts higher in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
21.1% 52nd pct 29.9% 75th pct
  • First area, 2021: 21.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.9%

Household income distribution

34.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +3.0 pts 31.3%
24.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +3.0 pts 21.4%
10.0% $4,000 or more +7.8 pts ▸ 17.9%
14.9% Under $650 ◂ +2.4 pts 12.5%
11.1% $3,000–$3,999 +1.0 pts ▸ 12.1%

Personal income distribution

38.0% Under $650 ◂ +1.4 pts 36.6%
32.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +2.5 pts 29.6%
18.1% $1,500–$2,999 +4.0 pts ▸ 22.1%
2.7% $3,000 or more +4.2 pts ▸ 6.8%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +3.9 pts higher in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
19.7% 11th pct 23.6% 23rd pct
Mental health in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +1.7 pts higher in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
5.5% 13th pct 7.2% 30th pct
Needs assistance in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +0.5 pts higher in Canterbury - South
5.5% 52nd pct 5.0% 42nd pct
  • First area, 2021: 5.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 4.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

6.9% Other condition +0.5 pts ▸ 7.4%
5.5% Mental health +1.7 pts ▸ 7.2%
5.0% Arthritis +1.4 pts ▸ 6.5%
5.1% Asthma +1.3 pts ▸ 6.4%
4.5% Diabetes +0.1 pts ▸ 4.6%
2.7% Heart disease +0.4 pts ▸ 3.1%
1.8% Cancer +0.5 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.8% Lung condition +0.2 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.6% Stroke +0.1 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.6% Dementia ◂ +0.2 pts 0.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

70.5% None even 70.5%
14.5% One condition +2.7 pts ▸ 17.2%
3.6% Two conditions +0.8 pts ▸ 4.4%
1.6% Three or more +0.4 pts ▸ 2.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +4.0 pts higher in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
7.9% 9th pct 11.9% 28th pct
  • First area, 2021: 7.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 14.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.9%
Unpaid carers in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +1.2 pts higher in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
9.6% 16th pct 10.8% 28th pct
  • First area, 2021: 9.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.8%
Unpaid child care in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +0.6 pts higher in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
22.0% 22nd pct 22.7% 26th pct
  • First area, 2021: 22.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 27.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.7%
Defence service in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +0.4 pts higher in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
0.7% 4th pct 1.1% 10th pct
Housework 15h+ in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +2.5 pts higher in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
17.9% 22nd pct 20.4% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 17.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.4%

First Nations

First Nations people in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +39 larger in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
106 33rd pct 145 44th pct
Median age in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +5 yrs older in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
24 yrs 43rd pct 29 yrs 81st pct
Year 12 in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +16.9 pts higher in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
50.7% 66th pct 67.6% 90th pct
Unemployment in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +6.8 pts higher in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
0.0% 0th pct 6.8% 30th pct
Median income in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +$289 higher in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
$820 77th pct $1,109 92nd pct
Household income in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +$784 higher in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
$1,542 40th pct $2,326 83rd pct
Indigenous language in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +7.4 pts higher in Canterbury - South
9.4% 76th pct 2.1% 21st pct

Family & Households

2.5 43rd pct 2.5 43rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 2.5
  • Second area, 2011: 2.7
  • Second area, 2016: 2.7
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5
One-parent in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +2.3 pts higher in Canterbury - South
14.6% 62nd pct 12.4% 43rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 14.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 13.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.4%
Living alone in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +2.0 pts higher in Canterbury - South
25.1% 50th pct 23.1% 41st pct
  • First area, 2021: 25.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 21.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.1%

Family composition

57.8% Couples with children +0.1 pts ▸ 57.9%
25.9% Couples without children +2.1 pts ▸ 27.9%
14.6% One-parent families ◂ +2.3 pts 12.4%
1.7% Other families even 1.7%

Household size

32.1% 2 people +3.2 pts ▸ 35.3%
25.1% 1 person ◂ +2.0 pts 23.1%
19.7% 3 people ◂ +1.8 pts 17.9%
14.2% 4 people +1.9 pts ▸ 16.1%
5.6% 5 people ◂ +0.1 pts 5.5%
3.1% 6 or more ◂ +1.1 pts 2.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +$30 higher in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
$450 80th pct $480 86th pct
  • First area, 2021: $450
  • Second area, 2011: $350
  • Second area, 2016: $450
  • Second area, 2021: $480
Mortgage in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +$179 higher in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
$2,221 76th pct $2,400 84th pct
  • First area, 2021: $2,221
  • Second area, 2011: $2,167
  • Second area, 2016: $2,253
  • Second area, 2021: $2,400
People / bedroom in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +0.10 higher in Canterbury - South
1.10 95th pct 1.00 90th pct
  • First area, 2021: 1.10
  • Second area, 2011: 1.20
  • Second area, 2016: 1.00
  • Second area, 2021: 1.00
Renting in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +6.7 pts higher in Canterbury - South
42.9% 83rd pct 36.2% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 42.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 25.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 36.2%
Owned outright in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +7.5 pts higher in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
23.3% 24th pct 30.9% 45th pct
  • First area, 2021: 23.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 38.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 36.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.9%
Separate houses in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +6.9 pts higher in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
39.3% 10th pct 46.1% 13th pct
  • First area, 2021: 39.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 64.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 53.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 46.1%
3+ bedrooms in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +7.8 pts higher in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
41.7% 8th pct 49.5% 11th pct
  • First area, 2021: 41.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 59.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 56.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 49.5%

How homes are owned or rented

42.9% Rented ◂ +6.7 pts 36.2%
31.2% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +0.1 pts 31.1%
23.3% Owned outright +7.5 pts ▸ 30.9%
1.5% Not stated ◂ +0.6 pts 0.9%
1.1% Other tenure even 1.0%

Types of homes

52.0% Flat or apartment ◂ +9.0 pts 43.0%
39.3% Separate house +6.9 pts ▸ 46.1%
8.5% Townhouse / semi-detached even 8.5%
0.0% Other dwelling +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%

Bedrooms per home

42.0% 2 bedrooms ◂ +2.5 pts 39.5%
25.5% 3 bedrooms +5.7 pts ▸ 31.2%
14.1% 1 bedroom ◂ +4.1 pts 10.0%
12.2% 4 bedrooms +1.5 pts ▸ 13.7%
4.0% 5 or more +0.6 pts ▸ 4.6%
0.6% Studio / none ◂ +0.4 pts 0.2%

Weekly rent distribution

62.3% $350–$549 ◂ +4.9 pts 57.4%
14.3% $550–$749 +8.8 pts ▸ 23.1%
12.2% $200–$349 ◂ +3.8 pts 8.4%
3.2% $750 or more +1.8 pts ▸ 5.0%
4.2% Under $200 ◂ +0.7 pts 3.5%

Monthly mortgage distribution

40.8% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +7.8 pts 33.1%
25.9% $3,000 or more +8.5 pts ▸ 34.3%
16.8% $1,000–$1,799 +0.2 pts ▸ 17.0%
8.7% Under $1,000 +1.2 pts ▸ 9.9%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +0.6 pts higher in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
11.8% 86th pct 12.4% 87th pct
  • First area, 2021: 11.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 13.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.4%
Work from home in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +13.1 pts higher in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
37.5% 89th pct 50.6% 99th pct
  • First area, 2021: 37.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 50.6%
PT commute in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +0.5 pts higher in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
4.3% 77th pct 4.7% 80th pct
  • First area, 2021: 4.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 21.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.7%
PT stops in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +20 more in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
32 42nd pct 52 60th pct
Stops/1k in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +1.72 more in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
2.62 26th pct 4.33 50th pct
Departures/1k in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +1,513.0 more in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
930.7 55th pct 2,443.7 86th pct
PT routes in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +4 more in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
11 67th pct 15 78th pct
Stop walk in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +2 longer in Canterbury - South
4 43rd pct 2 14th pct
Drive to city in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +4 longer in Canterbury - South
17 31st pct 13 20th pct
Reach 30 min in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +23,930 more in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
21,279 64th pct 45,209 86th pct
Reach 45 min in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +10,399 more in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
210,139 86th pct 220,538 86th pct
Transit to city in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +10 longer in Canterbury - South
62 57th pct 52 38th pct

How people get to work

37.5% Worked at home +13.1 pts ▸ 50.6%
30.3% Car (driver) ◂ +9.9 pts 20.5%
3.0% Train +0.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
2.4% Car (passenger) ◂ +0.9 pts 1.5%
1.8% Walked ◂ +0.8 pts 1.0%
1.3% Bus ◂ +0.5 pts 0.8%
0.2% Bicycle +0.2 pts ▸ 0.4%

Motor vehicles per home

48.4% 1 vehicle +1.2 pts ▸ 49.6%
29.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +0.7 pts 28.3%
11.8% No vehicle +0.6 pts ▸ 12.4%
7.0% 3 vehicles ◂ +0.3 pts 6.7%
3.6% 4 or more ◂ +0.4 pts 3.2%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +6.0 pts higher in Canterbury - South
46.3% 77th pct 40.3% 60th pct
  • First area, 2021: 46.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 30.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.3%
Recent arrivals in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +0.2 pts higher in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
15.8% 72nd pct 16.0% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2021: 15.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +0.5 pts higher in Canterbury - South
5.2% 62nd pct 4.6% 51st pct
  • First area, 2021: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.6%
Participation in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +5.9 pts higher in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
55.4% 26th pct 61.4% 49th pct
  • First area, 2021: 55.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 64.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 64.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 61.4%
Full-time in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +4.2 pts higher in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
52.4% 12th pct 56.5% 31st pct
  • First area, 2021: 52.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 63.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 64.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 56.5%

Industries people work in

14.4% Health care & social assistance ◂ +1.6 pts 12.8%
8.7% Professional & technical +3.5 pts ▸ 12.2%
8.7% Education & training +2.8 pts ▸ 11.5%
9.3% Retail trade ◂ +2.0 pts 7.3%
6.3% Finance & insurance +1.3 pts ▸ 7.6%
7.5% Construction ◂ +1.2 pts 6.3%
7.0% Accommodation & food ◂ +1.2 pts 5.7%
4.9% Public administration & safety +1.9 pts ▸ 6.8%
6.5% Transport & warehousing ◂ +2.1 pts 4.4%
4.6% Manufacturing ◂ +0.9 pts 3.7%
3.6% Other services ◂ +0.2 pts 3.4%
3.6% Administrative & support ◂ +0.6 pts 2.9%

Occupations people work in

26.9% Professionals +7.7 pts ▸ 34.6%
13.2% Managers +3.1 pts ▸ 16.3%
14.9% Clerical & administrative ◂ +0.6 pts 14.3%
10.2% Technicians & trades ◂ +1.6 pts 8.6%
10.0% Community & personal service ◂ +1.8 pts 8.1%
8.8% Sales workers ◂ +1.5 pts 7.2%
7.9% Labourers ◂ +2.5 pts 5.4%
5.7% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +2.0 pts 3.7%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +3 higher in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
6 57th pct 9 86th pct
IRSD decile in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +3 higher in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
4 36th pct 7 64th pct
IER decile in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +2 higher in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
3 29th pct 5 43rd pct
IEO decile in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +2 higher in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
7 64th pct 9 86th pct
IRSAD score in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +58 higher in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
1,019 59th pct 1,077 80th pct
ERP in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +753 higher in Canterbury - South
13,386 64th pct 12,633 61st pct
Growth in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +4.2 pts higher in Canterbury - South
9.0% 77th pct 4.8% 52nd pct
Businesses in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +178 higher in Canterbury - South
1,244 67th pct 1,066 59th pct

Environment & Climate

1,230 77th pct 1,230 77th pct
23.9 51st pct 23.9 51st pct
12.6 60th pct 12.6 60th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +0.4 higher in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
8.3 89th pct 8.6 93rd pct
Types ≤15 min in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +0.1 more in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
7.8 93rd pct 7.9 96th pct
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to shops in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +0.5 pts higher in Canterbury - South
99.3% 94th pct 98.8% 90th pct
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
Walk to health in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +9.6 pts higher in Canterbury - South
100.0% 100th pct 90.4% 84th pct
Amenities/1k in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +6.8 more in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
5.8 2nd pct 12.6 41st pct
Intersections/km² in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +89 higher in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
199 71st pct 288 82nd pct
Mean slope in Canterbury - Southin Canterbury (North) - Ashbury +1.0 pts higher in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
4.6% 37th pct 5.6% 55th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Canterbury - South vs Canterbury (North) - Ashbury [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa2/119021661/canterbury-south/vs/120031392/canterbury-ashbury