Canterbury, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Canterbury, in the Boroondara City local government area.
| Locality | Canterbury |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Boroondara City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.82423 |
| Longitude | 145.07743 |
| Population | 7,926 |
| Density | 2508.2 /km² |
| Area | 3.2 km² |
| Elevation | 83 m |
| Postcode | 3126 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 10 km east |
Canterbury is a locality in the Boroondara City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 7,926. The locality covers an area of 3.2 km², giving a population density of about 2508.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 83 m above sea level. It lies approximately 10 km east of Melbourne. Canterbury is located at 37.8242°S, 145.0774°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3126.
Canterbury unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rounded hills, where the deep greens of established gardens spill onto the edges of manicured lawns. It lies 1.3 km north-north-east of Camberwell, VIC (from Camberwell, VIC: bearing 13°T), and is situated 8.6 km east of Melbourne. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a certain stillness, a softened breath that seems to absorb the distant hum of Melbourne. Mature deciduous trees, their leaves turning to shades of ochre and russet in the cooler months, cast dappled shadows across quiet streets, and the very earth beneath feels fertile, yielding, a testament to generations of cultivation. The scattered architecture, a mix of Federation-era brick and more modern, clean-lined homes, speaks of a steady, considered evolution, a place that has grown with purpose rather than haste.
This pocket of Boroondara, historically, was shaped by the aspirations of Melbourne's burgeoning middle class, seeking verdant retreats from the city's core. Its development followed the subdivision of larger estates, transforming rolling farmland into the residential enclaves we see today. While farming has long since receded, its legacy lingers in the generous block sizes and the enduring appeal of established trees. The local economy here is now intrinsically linked to the broader prosperity of Melbourne, a hub for professionals and families drawn to its excellent schools and tranquil, yet connected, lifestyle. Canterbury maintains a distinct character, a quiet confidence that comes from a place that has found its footing and settled into a comfortable, enduring rhythm, a place where the past is a gentle hum beneath the surface of present-day life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Canterbury, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Canterbury, in the Boroondara City local government area.
Detailed location data for Canterbury includes the postcode (3126), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Boroondara City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Canterbury is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |