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Canterbury vs Malvern East
Compare property prices, recent market performance, lifestyle information, schools, transport and current listings across Canterbury and Malvern East.
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Canterbury and Malvern East comparison summary
A concise comparison of the latest property figures and the most relevant differences between the two suburbs.
The latest comparison places Canterbury's median house price at $3,260,000, compared with $2,115,000 in Malvern East. Canterbury's median unit price sits at $912,000, compared with $605,000 in Malvern East. Canterbury recorded an annual house-price decline of 32.2%, while Malvern East's figure declined by 4% over the matching period. Malvern East recorded a shorter median selling period of 25 days, compared with 29 days in Canterbury. The figures show a substantial difference in median house price between Malvern East and Canterbury, while other headline measures on this page help place those medians in context. Both suburbs recorded house-price movement in the same direction over the matching annual period.
Side-by-side market snapshot
Compare the latest headline property figures for Canterbury and Malvern East.
| Metric | Canterbury | Malvern East |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.26M | $2.13M |
| Median unit price | $995,000 | $655,000 |
| Annual house price change | -13.15% | -5.33% |
| Median days on market | 28 days | 25 days |
Median sale price comparison
Compare historical median sale prices for houses and apartments in Canterbury and Malvern East.
- Canterbury
- Malvern East
Lifestyle comparison
Compare local shopping, dining, open space and everyday amenities across Canterbury and Malvern East.
Canterbury
Canterbury presents a mixed residential lifestyle where dining and cafés, parks and open space, everyday shopping and services and train, tram and bus and road access share prominence, with Canterbury Gardens among the area's notable open spaces. The suburb supports practical day-to-day routines without leaning heavily on a single amenity type or evening economy.
Malvern East
Malvern East offers a more outdoors-focused lifestyle, with parks, trails and open spaces forming a strong part of the local amenity mix, with Ardrie Park among the area's notable open spaces. Everyday shopping, transport and health services remain accessible throughout the suburb, while green space provides a clear point of difference in how the suburb feels day to day.
School comparison
Review nearby schools and education options listed for Canterbury and Malvern East.
Canterbury
Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar
Independent
34 Scott St, Canterbury VIC 3126, Australia
Camberwell Grammar School
Independent
55 Mont Albert Rd, Canterbury VIC 3126, Australia
Canterbury Primary School
Government
Molesworth St, Canterbury VIC 3126, Australia
Canterbury Girls Secondary College
Government
16 Mangarra Rd, Canterbury VIC 3126, Australia
Camberwell Girls Grammar School
Independent
2 Torrington St, Canterbury VIC 3126, Australia
Camberwell High School
Government
100A Prospect Hill Rd, Canterbury VIC 3126, Australia
Malvern East
Lloyd Street Primary School
Government
6 Lloyd St, Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia
The Currajong School
Independent
90 Darling Rd, Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia
St Mary'S School
Catholic
87 Manning Rd, Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia
Malvern Valley Primary School
Government
1A Abbotsford Ave, Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia
Malvern Primary School
Government
17 Tooronga Rd, Malvern East VIC 3144, Australia
Transport comparison
Compare train, tram, bus and road connections available across Canterbury and Malvern East.
Both Canterbury and Malvern East provide excellent public transport, but they cater to different commuting needs. Canterbury is served by Canterbury and Chatham stations on the Lilydale, Belgrave and Alamein lines, alongside multiple tram routes along Whitehorse Road. Malvern East is served by East Malvern and Darling stations on the Sandringham, Glen Waverley, Cranbourne and Frankston lines, alongside multiple tram routes along Dandenong Road — city. While both suburbs are well connected, Canterbury and Malvern East offer broad rail and tram coverage across Melbourne's eastern suburbs, so buyers should weigh station access against their regular commute.
| Feature | Canterbury | Malvern East |
|---|---|---|
| Closest station | Canterbury | East Malvern |
| Train lines | Lilydale, Belgrave and Alamein | Cranbourne, Frankston, Sandringham and Glen Waverley |
| Major trams | 109, 72 | 5, 3, 64 |
| Bus routes | Yes | Yes |
Comparison verdict
A final comparison based on the available property, lifestyle, school and transport information.
Malvern East may suit buyers prioritising a lower median entry price, while Canterbury sits at a higher headline house median on the latest snapshot. Canterbury may suit buyers comparing detached or house-dominated stock on the latest sales mix, while Malvern East may suit buyers comparing apartment-oriented housing on the latest sales mix. Canterbury lists 6 nearby schools compared with 5 in Malvern East under the same search rules. Transport pages for Canterbury and Malvern East cover train, tram and bus and road connections. The better fit depends on buyer priorities, so compare individual properties, school requirements, transport routes and current listings for Canterbury and Malvern East.
Current properties for sale
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