Family Guide to Canterbury (2026)
Canterbury has strong family infrastructure: 10 schools, 15 parks, 2 medical centres and 4 supermarkets.
Schools in Canterbury
Canterbury has 10 schools:
| School | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Camberwell Girls Grammar School | — | 2 Torrington Street |
| Camberwell High School | — | 100A Prospect Hill Road |
| Camberwell Grammar School | — | 43-65 Mont Albert Road |
| Canterbury Primary School | — | 197 Prospect Hill Road |
| Balwyn Primary School | — | 86B Balwyn Road |
| Camberwell Girls Grammar School Junior Campus | — | 4 Mont Albert Road |
| Siena College | — | 815 Riversdale Road |
| Canterbury Girls’ Secondary College | — | 16 Mangarra Road |
| Fintona Girls’ School | — | 79 Balwyn Road |
| Strathcona Girls’ Grammar | — | — |
Check school zones at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Parks and Green Space
Canterbury has 15 parks:
- Riversdale Park
- Belmont Park
- Deepdene Park
- Balwyn Park
- Colville Reserve
- Canterbury Sports Ground
- Brinsley Road Reserve
- Canterbury Gardens
- Plus 7 more parks
Healthcare
2 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Medical Clinic | 215 Canterbury Road, Canterbury | +61 3 9836 2402 |
| Riversdale Dermatology | 597 Riversdale Road, Camberwell | — |
Supermarkets
- Woolworths
- IGA
- Aldi — 15-25 Station Street
- Coles — 735 Riversdale Road
The Family Verdict
Canterbury has strong family infrastructure. Strong school options and excellent green space make it a top choice for families.
Related Guides
- Best Restaurants in Canterbury
- Best Cafes in Canterbury
- Best Bars in Canterbury
- Cost of Living in Canterbury
- Canterbury Neighbourhood Guide
- Is Canterbury Safe?
- Canterbury Transport Guide
- Canterbury Property Market
Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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