Tumbi Umbi

NSW 2261 · Central Coast

5,369 (2021) → 5,529 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Part of the Central Coast local government area (est. 356,114 residents)

Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

5,369

Population

$1.23M

Median house (2025)

Safety score

Transport score

Tumbi Umbi is a moderate growth suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2261, about 59km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.23M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 28/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Tumbi Umbi has an overall score of 41/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 68/100.

59.1 km

To Sydney CBD

4.7 km

To coast

$680/wk

Median rent (house)

5.9 km

To nearest station

Demographics

5,369

Population

Median age

2.7

Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

Owned
Mortgage
Rented

Commute to work

Car
Public transport
Walk/cycle
Work from home

Central Coast LGA population (est. 2025)356,114

Median household income (weekly)$1,657

vs NSW median-10.4%

Bachelor degree or higher26.5%

Born in Australia82.5%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,557 / 4 / 356

Top countries of birth: England (4.95%), New Zealand (1.32%), South Africa (0.63%), Scotland (0.47%), Ireland (0.43%)

Top languages: Spanish (0.43%), Italian (0.32%), Polish (0.26%), Mandarin (0.22%), French (0.22%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.23M+40.6%

Median house (2025)

$565K

Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$680 / $535 wk

Rental yield (house)2.9%

Days on market (house)39 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

Break & enter dwelling168/100k

Steal from dwelling130/100k

Motor vehicle theft112/100k

Domestic assault503/100k

Robbery0/100k

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 241 (all categories, latest year)4,489 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025

Schools

Within 10km2 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1020 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

St John Fisher Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1052
Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Tumbi Umbi CampusSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 976

Nearby (within 10km)

The Central Coast Montessori Primary SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1098
Killarney Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 973
Berkeley Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 982
Brooke Avenue Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 926
TLK Youth CollegeSecondary · Independent · 3kmICSEA 885
Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale CampusSecondary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 973
Holgate Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 1080
Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College The Entrance CampusSecondary · Government · 4kmICSEA 981
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.1kmICSEA 1054
Bateau Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 1020
Wamberal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 1052
Central Coast Steiner SchoolCombined · Independent · 5.3kmICSEA 1086

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

50Bus

CBD commute (est.)189 min (bus)

Nearest train stationLisarow (5.9 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

27.0°C

Summer max

18.0°C

Winter max

1,300mm

Rainfall/yr

6.8h

Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

10 in suburbSupermarkets

00 in suburbCafes/Rest.

33 in suburbParks

11 in suburbPlaygrounds

11 in suburbPools

00 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

11 in suburbGPs

11 in suburbPharmacies

20 in suburbChildcare

00 in suburbLibraries

3827 in suburbSports fields

0Vets

Nearest beachBateau Bay Beach (4.7 km)

Nearest hospitalGosford Hospital (10.0 km)

Nearest vet5.9 km

Nearest airportSydney (67.7 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth

Annual growth rate0.74%

Projected population 20416,416

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Central Coast

Glenning Valley$1.20M48transport Berkeley Vale$915K58transport Bateau Bay$1.34M44transport Holgate$1.91M42transport FountaindaleData not available43transport Forresters Beach$1.39M42transport

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Frequently asked questions about Tumbi Umbi

Is Tumbi Umbi safe?

Tumbi Umbi has a residential safety score of 68/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,489 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Tumbi Umbi?

In Tumbi Umbi, the median house price is $1.23M and the median unit price is $565K. Median weekly house rent is $680.

How far is Tumbi Umbi from Sydney CBD?

Tumbi Umbi is about 59.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 189 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Tumbi Umbi?

Tumbi Umbi has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1014 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Tumbi Umbi?

Tumbi Umbi has a transport score of 28/100 and 50 bus stops.