Buff Point vs Canton Beach
The verdict
Canton Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $844K versus $847K in Buff Point. Buff Point rates higher for transport (46 vs 31). Canton Beach is closer to the coast (1.6 km vs 3.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Buff Point rates higher (57 vs 23/100 in Canton Beach).
Scores
| Buff Point | Canton Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 37 |
| Transport | 46 | 31 |
| Education | 33 | 26 |
| Liveability | 53 | 51 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Buff Point | Canton Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,559 | 1,202 |
| Median age | 44 | 61 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,323 | $710 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.5% | 12.0% |
| Born in Australia | 85.7% | 76.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 1.8 |
Growth: Buff Point Stable · Canton Beach Moderate Growth
Property
| Buff Point | Canton Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $847K | $844K |
| Median unit price | $548K | $515K |
| House price YoY | 12.7% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.4% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 50 | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| Buff Point | Canton Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 57 | 23 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 169 | 333 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 28 | 333 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 955 | 1,082 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,973 | 8,819 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Buff Point | Canton Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Buff Point · Canton Beach
Transport
| Buff Point | Canton Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 31 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 36 | 5 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 203 | 193 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.0 km | 9.6 km |
Liveability
| Buff Point | Canton Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 5 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.4 km | 1.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 77.8 km | 73.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.4 km | 1.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.2 km | 6.4 km |
Population & growth
| Buff Point | Canton Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,559 | 1,202 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,658 | 1,194 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,747 | 1,326 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.69% | -0.17% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Buff Point or Canton Beach?
Buff Point has the higher residential safety score (Buff Point 57/100 vs Canton Beach 23/100).
Which is more affordable, Buff Point or Canton Beach?
Canton Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $844K versus $847K.
Which has better public transport, Buff Point or Canton Beach?
Buff Point has the higher transport score (Buff Point 46/100 vs Canton Beach 31/100).
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