Central Coast Council
Canton Beach
Canton Beach at a glance
Median house
$805,000
-2.4% year on year
Median unit
$274,320
Sales data pending
Days on market
43
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,202
Median age 61
About
Welcome to Canton Beach.
Canton Beach is a suburb in New South Wales.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$805,000
-2.4% over the past year. Median unit price $274,320.
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
$805,000
-2.4% annual growth
$274,320
Sales data pending
43
Average days to sell
1,202
Median age: 61
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.26%
Based on $805,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20265.69%
Based on $274,320 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026-2.4%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202661%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202643 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at -2.4%/yr
2021
$909K
5-year change
-11%
2026
$805K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
1,202
Median age
61
Family households
42%
Lone person
54%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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 median house price in Canton Beach?
- The median house price in Canton Beach, NSW 2263 is $805,000. The median unit price is $274,320. Annual growth is -2.4%.
- What is the Canton Beach postcode?
- Canton Beach is in the 2263 postcode, in NSW, 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?
- Canton Beach has approximately 1,202 residents. 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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