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Canterbury, Australia

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,926 Population 2/sq mi density
272 ft Elevation 83 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$37,248 median income, 3.7% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$290,200 home value, $1,451/mo rent

Canterbury, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,248
50% below
$37,248 per capita
Home Value
$290,200
3% above
Median Rent
$1,451/mo
25% above
Unemployment
3.7%
3% above
Avg Temperature
59°F
292 sunny days/yr

Is Canterbury a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 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 $37,248 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,248. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 753 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Canterbury is $290,200 , 3% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,451/month.

Climate & Weather

Canterbury has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population7,926
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density2/mi²
Foreign Born31.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$37,248
Per Capita$37,248
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty
Avg Weekly Wage$716

Housing

C
Home Value$290,200
Rent$1,451
Ownership80.3%
Housing Units3,170

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days292/yr
Rain33.2 in/yr
Elevation272 ft

Did You Know?

31.6% of residents are foreign-born.