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Canton Beach suburb profile

Canton Beach is a small lakeside suburb on the Central Coast, sitting on the northern shore of Budgewoi Lake within the Tuggerah Lakes system. It has a relaxed, village feel centred on the water, with a foreshore reserve and calm water ideal for boating, fishing and family swimming. The streets are mainly lined with single-family homes and holiday houses, including waterfront blocks and renovated cottages, and the suburb attracts people after a quieter coastal-lakes lifestyle, from families to retirees. Basic shops and cafés are a short drive away in neighbouring Budgewoi and Toukley, and the area has straightforward road links to larger Central Coast centres.

Canton Beach property market performance

Like many smaller suburbs, this area sees relatively few recent property sales, so there isn't enough data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. The figures that are available show house values have risen strongly, up 14.6% over the last 12 months.

Over the past three months there were 8 house sales and 1 unit sale. Houses sold in a median of 32 days.

The rental market in Canton Beach saw house rents rise sharply, up 30.5% over the last 12 months, to an average of $620 a week.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
N/AN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
14.6%N/A
Sold
Past 3 months
81
Median days on market
Past 12 months
32N/A
Average rent
Past 12 months
$620N/A
Change in rent
Past 12 months
30.5%N/A

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Canton Beach demographics

Canton Beach is a community of 1,202 people with a median age of 61 and a typical household income of $710 a week, roughly $37,000 a year.

Among family types, couple families without children are the largest group at 52.8%. Couple families with children make up 28.3%, one-parent families 17.7% and other families 1.1%.

Homes in Canton Beach are mostly owner-occupied: 66.9% are owned (55.3% owned outright and 11.6% owned with a mortgage), while 33.2% are rented.

Suburbs near Canton Beach

Some popular suburbs near Canton Beach include:

  • Noraville: Small coastal village with a quiet beachfront and lakeside reserves.
  • Toukley: Lakeside town with a foreshore, local shops and lakefront amenities.
  • Magenta: Coastal suburb centred on a long surf beach and dune reserves.
  • Norah Head: Coastal village known for its historic lighthouse and rocky headland.
  • Gorokan: Residential lakeside suburb with foreshore parks and boating access.

How does Canton Beach compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Canton Beach’s median house price is 14.4% higher than Toukley’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Canton Beach have grown 8.5% higher than in Toukley.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Canton Beach are selling 78.1% faster than in Magenta.

Choose the right real estate agents in Canton Beach

In Canton Beach ,21 agents are actively selling property, but a small number do the heavy lifting. Just 5 agents handled 36.0% of all sales in the past year, giving them a strong presence and deep experience in the local market.

Commission rates usually sit between 2.25% and 3%. Comparing agents and understanding what’s included in their fee structure can help you find the right mix of service, value, and motivation—without compromising on outcomes.

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