Canterbury has become Melbourne's second most prestigious suburb behind Toorak and with house prices more than doubling in recent times if you can afford to get into the market you will not lose.

In a nutshell Canterbury is a very leafy suburb, small (which enhances it's exclusivity) and surrounded by some of Melbourne's very best schools. Names like Carey, Xavier, Camberwell Grammer, MLC and Genezzano are all around the corner or just off nearby Barkers Road.

Burke Road and Maling Road provide great spots to dine, shop and just generally walk around on a weekend.

You will also find many parks to take the kids. I've also found that because the suburb is so small neighbours look out for one another more than most places.

I would definitely recommend Canterbury to anybody.