Canterbury, Victoria
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Maling Road, Canterbury | |||||||||||||
Canterbury Location in metropolitan Melbourne | |||||||||||||
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| Coordinates: 37°49′30″S 145°04′41″E / 37.825°S 145.078°E | |||||||||||||
| Country | Australia | ||||||||||||
| State | Victoria | ||||||||||||
| City | Melbourne | ||||||||||||
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• Total | 3 km2 (1.2 sq mi) | ||||||||||||
| Elevation | 70 m (230 ft) | ||||||||||||
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| • Total | 7,800 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||
| • Density | 2,600/km2 (6,700/sq mi) | ||||||||||||
| Postcode | 3126 | ||||||||||||
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Canterbury is an eastern suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 10 km (6.2 mi) from the Melbourne Central Business District, located within the City of Boroondara local government area. Canterbury recorded a population of 7,800 at the 2021 census.
Known for its leafy green boulevards and historic residences, Canterbury is one of Melbourne's most expensive and exclusive suburbs.