Canton Beach, Australia
New South Wales · Australia
Canton Beach is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,202. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Canton Beach
Canton Beach is a suburb located on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia, as part of the Central Coast Council local government area. It is next to Toukley which is a large residential and holiday town.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,202 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | -33.2744°, 151.5461° |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | New South Wales |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.5 inches (799 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Canton Beach
Canton Beach is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,202. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.
Climate in Canton Beach
Canton Beach has an average annual temperature of 18.9°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.5°C), the coldest is Jul (13.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1214 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.7°F |
| 20% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 901.8 sq mi (2,335.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2744°S, 151.5461°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in |
Canton Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 56°F in June to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (2.5").
Radio Stations near Canton Beach
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2GB 873 Sydney | news, sport | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Central Coast Radio.com | 90's and more!, alternative rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 2NURFM | easy listening | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Canton Beach
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barkers Barn | ||||
| Classroom | ||||
| Henry Kendall Historical Museum | ||||
| RSL Museum | ||||
| South Sea Island Museum | ||||
| St Joseph's Boys Home Museum | ||||
| Sunnyside and South Sea Island Museum | ||||
| Wyong District Museum & Historical Society |
Libraries in Canton Beach
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bateau Bay Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Belmont Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Erina Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Erina Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gosford Regional Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gwandalan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Information Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Information Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Kincumber Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kincumber Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lake Haven Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Morisset Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Niagara Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Niagara Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Swansea Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Entrance Library & Council Services | 0.0 | |||||
| Toukley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tuggerah Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Umina Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wangi Wangi Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woy Woy Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woy Woy Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wyoming Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wyoming Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Canton Beach
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ettalong Markets | |||||
| Ettalong Markets | |||||
| Gosford City Farmers Market | |||||
| Gosford City Farmers Market | |||||
| Terrigal Beach Markets | |||||
| Terrigal Beach Markets | |||||
| Toukley Lions Markets |
Cafes in Canton Beach
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Canton Beach
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Rd Brewing | ||||
| Bay Rd Brewing | ||||
| Hawkesbury Brewing Co | ||||
| Hawkesbury Brewing Co | ||||
| Six Strings Brewery | ||||
| Six Strings Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Canton Beach
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Canton Beach
17 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Airport | NTL | Large Airport |
| Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport | SYD | Large Airport |
| Sydney Bankstown Airport | BWU | Medium Airport |
| Cessnock Airport | CES | Small Airport |
| Dochra Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dr Fox Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Elderslie Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Holsworthy (Military) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lake Macquarie Airport | BEO | Small Airport |
| Luskintyre Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Maitland Airport | MTL | Small Airport |
| Mangrove Mountain Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Singleton Airport | SIX | Small Airport |
| Singleton Military Area airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Somersby Airstrip | GOS | Small Airport |
| Warkworth Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Warnervale Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Canton Beach
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| The Glen Centre |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Canton Beach
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
25 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Canton Beach?
Canton Beach has a population of 1,202 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 901.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Canton Beach?
Canton Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 31.5 inches.
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