Canterbury (North) - Ashbury, NSW 2818
A well-connected Sydney pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- City fringe
- $480/wk Median
- 36.2% Renters
Canterbury (North) - Ashbury Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 12k
- Median age
- 37
- Median weekly rent
- $480
- To the CBD
- 9.3km
- Walkability
- 7.8
- Schools within 3 km
- 4
ABS 2021 Census
Canterbury (North) - Ashbury Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Schools & Families
Family life here is well served — schools, playgrounds and a generally quiet, low-traffic feel once you're off the main road.
Beach & Coast
The coastline is the drawcard — an easy walk or short drive to sand and saltwater most days of the year.
Nightlife
The main strip carries a genuine evening buzz on weekends — a few good bars, live music some nights, a steady crowd.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Renters land in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury for the balance it strikes — close enough to Sydney's core to keep the commute reasonable, established enough to have its own local character. 36.2% of the suburb's 11,999 residents rent.
Around Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
Canterbury (North) - Ashbury Junction
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Canterbury (North) - Ashbury Quarter
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury
Real questions renters ask before moving to Canterbury (North) - Ashbury.
Is Canterbury (North) - Ashbury a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Canterbury (North) - Ashbury has a 36.2% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a substantial share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
What's the community like in Canterbury (North) - Ashbury?
Locals describe Canterbury (North) - Ashbury as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 11,999, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
How far is Canterbury (North) - Ashbury from the Sydney CBD?
Canterbury (North) - Ashbury is approximately 9km from the Sydney CBD. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 19-34 minutes.
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