Canton Beach Central Coast, New South Wales | |||||||||||||||
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Coordinates | 33°16.5′S151°33′E / 33.2750°S 151.550°E | ||||||||||||||
Population | 2,494 (2001 census) [1] | ||||||||||||||
• Density | 2,270/km2 (5,870/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 2263 | ||||||||||||||
Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | ||||||||||||||
Area | 1.1 km2 (0.4 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
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LGA(s) | Central Coast Council | ||||||||||||||
Parish | Wallarah | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Wyong | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | Dobell | ||||||||||||||
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