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)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Tumbi Umbi is a moderate growth suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2261, about 59km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.09M 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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2261 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
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 March 2026
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1020 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St John Fisher Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1056
- Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Tumbi Umbi CampusSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 972
Nearby (within 10km)
- The Central Coast Montessori Primary SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1100
- Killarney Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 963
- Berkeley Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 988
- Brooke Avenue Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 931
- TLK Youth CollegeSecondary · Independent · 3kmICSEA 904
- Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale CampusSecondary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 959
- Holgate Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 1047
- Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College The Entrance CampusSecondary · Government · 4kmICSEA 987
- Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.1kmICSEA 1057
- Bateau Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 1029
- Wamberal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 1048
- Central Coast Steiner SchoolCombined · Independent · 5.3kmICSEA 1092
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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 3,725 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Tumbi Umbi?
In Tumbi Umbi, the median house price is $1.09M and the median unit price is $608K. 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 157 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.