SuburbCheck

Umina Beach

NSW 2257 · Central Coast

17,372 (2021) → 17,508 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

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

62
Overall score

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

17,372
Population
$1.24M
Median house (2025)
58
Safety score
60
Transport score

Umina Beach is a moderate growth suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2257, about 41km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.24M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 60/100, and is right by the coast. Umina Beach has an overall score of 62/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 58/100.

40.6 km
To Sydney CBD
1.1 km
To coast
$640/wk
Median rent (house)
3.9 km
To nearest station

Demographics

17,372
Population
44
Median age
2.4
Avg household

Age distribution

Central Coast LGA population (est. 2025)356,114
Median household income (weekly)$1,421
vs NSW median-23.2%
Bachelor degree or higher27.7%
Born in Australia78.2%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse5,211 / 506 / 926

Top countries of birth: England (5.03%), New Zealand (2.08%), Philippines (0.68%), USA (0.48%), Scotland (0.47%)

Top languages: Spanish (0.68%), Italian (0.5%), Russian (0.46%), Mandarin (0.41%), Thai (0.33%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.24M+17.7%
Median house (2025)
$883K+1.2%
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$640 / $550 wk
Rental yield (house)2.7%
Days on market (house)33 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

58
Residential

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

39
Break & enter dwelling224/100k
33
Steal from dwelling190/100k
27
Motor vehicle theft155/100k
87
Domestic assault501/100k
6
Robbery35/100k
59
Non-domestic assault340/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 943 (all categories, latest year)5,428 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

47

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

26
Within 10km2 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1036 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Umina Beach Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1011
  • Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina CampusSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 966

Nearby (within 10km)

  • St John the Baptist Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1071
  • Aspect Central Coast School, Woy WoyPrimary · Independent · 1.9km
  • Woy Woy South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 994
  • Ettalong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 972
  • Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy CampusSecondary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 970
  • Woy Woy Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 974
  • Pretty Beach Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1104
  • Empire Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 1038
  • Brisbania Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.2kmICSEA 1016
  • Coast Christian SchoolPrimary · Independent · 7.8kmICSEA 1090
  • Green Point Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 8kmICSEA 1106
  • Yattalunga Valley Christian SchoolPrimary · Independent · 8.1kmICSEA 1068

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

60
122Bus
CBD commute (est.)134 min (bus)
Nearest train stationWoy Woy (3.9 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.

54 in suburbSupermarkets
1413 in suburbCafes/Rest.
2320 in suburbParks
76 in suburbPlaygrounds
158132 in suburbPools
42 in suburbGyms
21 in suburbDog parks
10 in suburbGPs
10 in suburbPharmacies
32 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
6634 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachOcean Beach (1.3 km)
Nearest hospitalGosford Hospital (11.3 km)
Nearest vet8.2 km
Nearest airportSydney (49.1 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

19

Few fitness options

Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.

4
Gyms
2
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
66
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

13

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

23
Parks
7
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
2
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

17

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

1
Theatres
1
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
10
Landmarks

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

7

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
1
Clubs RSL/Leagues
8
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.12

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

0

No data

No ACECQA-registered childcare services matched to this suburb.

1
Long Day Care
1
OSHC
Total services2
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 1 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.12

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate0.20%
Projected population 204119,472
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Central Coast

Ettalong Beach$1.26M60transportBlackwall$1.29M64transportHorsfield Bay$1.10M57transportBooker Bay$1.25M60transportBox HeadData not available0transportHardys Bay$2.85M42transport

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Frequently asked questions about Umina Beach

Is Umina Beach safe?

Umina Beach has a residential safety score of 58/100, 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 5,428 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Umina Beach?

In Umina Beach, the median house price is $1.24M and the median unit price is $883K. Median weekly house rent is $640.

How far is Umina Beach from Sydney CBD?

Umina Beach is about 40.6 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 134 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Umina Beach?

Umina Beach has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 989 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Umina Beach?

Umina Beach has a transport score of 60/100 and 122 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.