Canton Beach, NSW 2263 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Canton Beach is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2263, home to 1,202 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Central Coast (NSW) local government area and roughly 72 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,202
- Median age
- 61 years
- Median household income
- $710 /week
- Median personal income
- $526 /week
- Median family income
- $1,199 /week
- Average household size
- 1.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Central Coast (NSW)
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Dobell
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,781
- Rent share of household income
- 42%
Schools
- Toukley Public School
- Gorokan Public School
- Gorokan High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 33 bus stops
- Evans Rd Opp Vietnam Veterans Keith Payne VC Hostel
- 38 Evans Rd
- Wilfred Barrett Dr Opp Noraville Cemetery
- Soldiers Point Dr After Lawson St
- Noraville Cemetery, Wilfred Barrett Dr
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 6 restaurants
- 9 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1134 mm
- Reference station: Williamtown RAAF, 61.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 85.7% of the 893 resolvable premises in Canton Beach. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 10.6%
- Fibre to the Building: 3.7%
- Fibre to the Node: 85.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 2,007 across postcode 2263 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 10% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 727 violent offences, 374 theft, 248 property damage.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Canton Beach?
Canton Beach (NSW 2263) had 1,202 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 61. It sits within the Central Coast (NSW) local government area.
What is the median rent in Canton Beach?
The median advertised rent in Canton Beach is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Canton Beach?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Canton Beach covering government sectors. Nearest include: Toukley Public School (2 km), Gorokan Public School (5.6 km), Gorokan High School (6.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Canton Beach?
Canton Beach is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (85.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Canton Beach?
Across postcode 2263, 2,007 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (727), theft (374), property damage (248). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Canton Beach?
In Canton Beach, mean daily temperatures range from 12.5°C to 23.2°C and annual rainfall is 1,134 mm measured at the Williamtown RAAF weather station (61.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Canton Beach?
33 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Canton Beach centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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