Canterbury, Australia

Full City Profile

2.1 /5.0

C Fair

7,200 Population 3/sq mi density

43 ft Elevation 13 meters

63°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Overall

2.1 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.7 / 5.0

$28,798 median income, 5.7% unemployment

Affordability

1.5 / 5.0

$264,800 home value, $1,324/mo rent

Canterbury, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$28,798

62% below

$28,798 per capita

Home Value

$264,800

6% below

Median Rent

$1,324/mo

14% above

Unemployment

5.7%

58% above

Avg Temperature

63°F

334 sunny days/yr

Is Canterbury a Good Place to Live?

2.1 / 5.0 — Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Canterbury residents earn a median household income of $28,798 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,798. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 684 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Canterbury is $264,800 , 6% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,324/month.

Climate & Weather

Canterbury has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 334 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population7,200

Median Age34.0 yrs

Density3/mi²

Foreign Born52.3%

Economy

C+

Median Income$28,798

Per Capita$28,798

Unemployment5.7%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$554

Housing

Home Value$264,800

Rent$1,324

Ownership51.0%

Housing Units2,880

Climate

Avg Temp63°F

Sunny Days334/yr

Rain31.3 in/yr

Elevation43 ft

Did You Know?

52.3% of residents are foreign-born.