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It's a tough task trying to find the right balance between the excitement of the city and the calm of suburbia. And this can become even harder when you're trying to pick from all the great suburbs that Sydney has to offer.
However, one hidden gem that's worth your time is Canterbury. Situated on the bank of the Cooks River, this fantastic family-friendly suburb is only around 10 kilometres away from the busy Sydney CBD.
Known as the City of Cultural Diversity, Canterbury is one place that will make anyone looking for houses for sale feel right at home.
Who lives in property in Canterbury?
Census data from 2011 shows that just over 144,000 people call Canterbury home. Living up to its name, the City of Cultural Diversity has a large of population of overseas-born residents. Some of the prominently represented countries of birth include China, Greece, Lebanon, Vietnam, Bangladesh and Italy. Whether you've moving from within Australia or from overseas, Canterbury will be a welcoming fit.
A majority of households in this leafy suburb are occupied by couples with children, showing how popular Canterbury is to raise kids.
Amenities in Canterbury
As there's a strong family presence in Canterbury, you'll find that there are many amenities to accommodate these types of households. There are a number of community centres scattered throughout the area which cater to youths, seniors and families.
From early childhood centres to school holiday programmes, the Canterbury City Council provides its residents with great convenient services.
Parks and big open spaces are plentiful throughout Canterbury. Along the Cooks River, you'll find a great cycleway that runs for 23 kilometres from Ryde to Botany Bay. Near the cycleway, you'll spot the Cooks River Fitness Trail, which provides residents and visitors with exercise equipment to enjoy outdoors.
Nearby Tasker Park is where you'll often find locals participating in a game of cricket or enjoying a walk around the park grounds.
There's also fantastic transport networks that help you get to and from work with ease. Canterbury is home to its own well-connected train station and the main road network will take you straight to the city.
For help with buying a piece of real estate in this friendly town, get in touch with a local real estate agent to find the perfect home for your needs.
