Canton Beach NSW

Postcode 2263 · Central Coast (NSW) LGA

Canton Beach is a small community in New South Wales within the Central Coast (NSW) local government area (postcode 2263). With a population of 1,202, the suburb has an older demographic with a median age of 61. Households earn a median income of $37K per year, with an average household size of 1.8 people. The most common occupations are labourers, technicians & trades, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Canton Beach is $420,000, having dropped significantly 50.4% over the past year. Units have a median price of $530,000 (+6% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $550. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 6.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,781.

Public transport access includes 5 bus stops. The crime rate in the Central Coast (NSW) LGA is below average at 3,528 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Canton Beach offers a gross rental yield of 6.8%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($420K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 11.4x is considered stretched. House prices have moved -50.4% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield6.8% High Yield
Price vs State$420K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability11.4x Stretched
Price Momentum-50.4% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education1/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$420K
-50.4% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$530K
6% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$300
POPULATION
1,202
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age61
Household Size1.8
HH Income /wk$710
Personal Income /wk$526
Mortgage /mth$1,781
CRIME (Central Coast (NSW) LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,528
Total Incidents12,518
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops5
Data: 2026