Ettalong Beach vs Umina Beach
The verdict
Umina Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.24M versus $1.27M in Ettalong Beach. Umina Beach has a shorter estimated CBD commute (134 vs 137 min).
Scores
| Ettalong Beach | Umina Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 62 |
| Transport | 60 | 60 |
| Education | 51 | 53 |
| Liveability | 76 | 73 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ettalong Beach | Umina Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,161 | 17,372 |
| Median age | 54 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,077 | $1,421 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.1% | 27.7% |
| Born in Australia | 73.7% | 78.2% |
| Avg household size | 1.9 | 2.4 |
Growth: Ettalong Beach Moderate Growth · Umina Beach Moderate Growth
Property
| Ettalong Beach | Umina Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.27M | $1.24M |
| Median unit price | $1.08M | $883K |
| House price YoY | 1.2% | 17.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $640 | $640 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.6% | 2.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 34 | 33 |
Median price history
Safety
| Ettalong Beach | Umina Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 55 | 58 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 174 | 224 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 174 | 155 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 717 | 501 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,782 | 5,428 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ettalong Beach | Umina Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 972 | 989 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ettalong Beach · Umina Beach
Transport
| Ettalong Beach | Umina Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 60 | 60 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 55 | 122 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 137 | 134 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.4 km | 3.9 km |
Liveability
| Ettalong Beach | Umina 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 | 1 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 11 | 13 |
| Parks | 4 | 20 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 132 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 910 m | 1.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 41.5 km | 40.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 710 m | 1.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.5 km | 11.3 km |
Population & growth
| Ettalong Beach | Umina Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,161 | 17,372 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,201 | 17,508 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,785 | 19,472 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.19% | 0.20% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ettalong Beach or Umina Beach?
Umina Beach has the higher residential safety score (Ettalong Beach 55/100 vs Umina Beach 58/100).
Which is more affordable, Ettalong Beach or Umina Beach?
Umina Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.24M versus $1.27M.
Which has better schools, Ettalong Beach or Umina Beach?
Umina Beach has a higher average school ICSEA (Ettalong Beach 972 vs Umina Beach 989; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ettalong Beach or Umina Beach?
Ettalong Beach and Umina Beach have similar transport scores.
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