Canton Beach at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,202
Median age 61
The brief
What to know about Canton Beach.
The postcode for Canton Beach is 2263 (NSW).
Canton Beach (2263) sits in the Central Coast region of NSW.
Canton Beach has roughly 1,202 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Canton Beach scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Canton Beach's population at 1,202, with a median age of 61. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (61% own, 30% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (54%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
1,202
Median age
61
Family households
42%
Lone person
54%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
61%
Renter occupied
30%
At a deeper level
1,202
Median age: 61
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Safety
Crime and safety.
133
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Canton Beach.
Local schools for Canton Beach
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Toukley Public School
Gorokan Public School
Gorokan High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Canton Beach.
- What is the Canton Beach postcode?
- Canton Beach is in the 2263 postcode, in NSW, in the Central Coast Council region.
- Where is Canton Beach?
- Canton Beach is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2263, in the Central Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Canton Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Canton Beach?
- There are 19 schools serving Canton Beach on this page, including Toukley Public School, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Gorokan Public School.
- How walkable is Canton Beach?
- Canton Beach has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Canton Beach?
- Canton Beach is close to Noraville, Toukley, Norah Head, Magenta, Gorokan.
- What is the population of Canton Beach?
- The population of Canton Beach is approximately 1,202 (2021 Census). The median age is 61.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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