Demographics & interesting statistics
Our City of Canterbury is one of the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney.
As a Council we tailor and target our programs and facilities to address the needs and wants of our residents and local businesses. We co-ordinate quality programs to meet our Access and Equity commitments and implement priority development projects including community safety, community events and multi-purpose facilities that are located within the City of Canterbury.
We do this by consulting with our community, but also by analysing the demographics of our area.
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Canterbury City Council Community Atlas and ProfileThe Community Atlas includes key socio-demographic characteristics for Canterbury City presented as interactive maps. Based on data from the 2001 and 2006 Census of Population and Housing (Australian Bureau of Statistics), each map is prepared using Census Collector Districts providing the finest level of detail to help identify spatial patterns and trends in the City. The Community Profile includes results from the 2006, 2001, 1996, and 1991 Censuses of Population and Housing. It's designed to inform community groups, investors, business, students and the general public. To achieve this, the Profile is formatted to present the data in simple, clear tables and charts with concise factual commentary. Additional resources and factsheets:
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CANTERBURY (LGA) 2006 Census Data
Total Persons | 129,963 |
Total Males | 64,567 |
Total Females | 65,396 |
Overseas born | 60,985 |
OSB as % of total population | 46.9 |
Indigenous Origin (Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander origin) | 745 |
Birthplace of OSB Population | % of Cant.population | % OSB pop. | |
United Kingdom | 1.2 | 2.2 | |
New Zealand | 1.6 | 2.8 | |
Italy | 2.0 | 3.6 | |
Greece | 4.4 | 7.9 | |
Vietnam | 3.2 | 5.9 | |
Germany | 0.2 | 0.4 | |
Hong Kong | 0.9 | 1.6 | |
China (excludes SAR's and Taiwan Province) | 6.7 | 12.1 | |
Philippines | 1.4 | 2.4 | |
Malaysia | 0.4 | 0.8 | |
Lebanon | 5.5 | 9.9 | |
Korea, Republic of (South) | 1.9 | 3.5 | |
Fiji | 1.0 | 1.9 | |
Indonesia | 1.2 | 2.2 | |
India | 1.2 | 2.2 |
Language | % of Cant.population |
English only | 30 |
Arabic (including Lebanese) | 14 |
Greek | 10.3 |
Chinese languages | 11.5 |
Vietnamese | 3.8 |
Korean | 2.2 |
Age in years | % of Cant.population |
0 - 4 | 7.3 |
5 - 9 | 6.9 |
10 - 14 | 6.2 |
15 - 19 | 6.0 |
20 - 29 | 14.2 |
30 - 39 | 15.5 |
40 - 59 | 26.1 |
60 - 74 | 11.6 |
75+ | 6.3 |
| Religion | % of Cant.population |
Catholic | 27.7 |
Protestant | 13.5 |
Orthodox | 14.4 |
Total Christian | 57.9 |
Islamic | 13.7 |
Judaism | 0.06 |
Buddhist | 6.1 |
Other Religions | 1.5 |
No Religion | 9.4 |
Employment | Total | % of Cant.workforce |
Management | 4,835 | 9.6 |
Professional | 8,591 | 17.0 |
Technicians and trades workers | 7,656 | 15.1 |
Community and personal service workers | 4,058 | 8.0 |
Clerical and administrative workers | 7,999 | 15.8 |
Sales Workers | 4,979 | 9.9 |
Machinery Operators and Drivers | 4,659 | 9.2 |
Labourers | 6,218 | 12.3 |
Inadequately described or Not Stated | 1,545 | 3.1 |
Total | 50,388 | 100.0 |
Housing | Total | % of Cant.total |
Owned outright | 14,600 | 30.1 |
Purchasing | 11,517 | 31.1 |
Rental | 16,310 | 34.7 |
Other; Not Stated. | 4,607 | 9.8 |
Total | 47,034 | 100.0 |
Monthly loan repayments > $2,000 (%.mortgagees) | 3,741 | 32.5 |
Types of families | Total | % of Cant.total |
Couples with children | 17,294 | 51.1 |
One parent families | 6,059 | 17.9 |
Couples without offspring | 9,753 | 28.8 |
Group households | 1,411 | 3.0 |
Lone person households | 10,244 | 21.9 |
Total Households | 46,726 | 100.0 |
Highest Qualification Achieved (15 years +) | Number | % Canterbury | % Sydney Statistical Division |
Bachelor or Higher Degree | 15,207 | 14.7 | 20.0 |
Advanced Diploma or Diploma | 7,040 | 6.8 | 8.1 |
Vocational | 12,638 | 12.2 | 14.9 |
No qualifications | 52,753 | 50.9 | 42.7 |
Not Stated | 15,949 | 15.4 | 14.3 |
Total | 103,587 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
| Type of internet connection (household) | % Canterbury | % Sydney Stat. Division |
Broadband | 34.8 | 45.0 |
Dial-up | 15.8 | 16.5 |
Other connection | 0.8 | 0.7 |
Total Internet Connections | 51.4 | 62.1 |
No internet connection | 38.4 | 29.0 |
Internet connection not stated | 10.2 | 8.9 |
Total | 100.0 | 100.0 |
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