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)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Umina Beach is a moderate growth suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2257, about 41km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.26M 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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2257 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
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
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1036 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Umina Beach Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1010
- Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina CampusSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 966
Nearby (within 10km)
- EOC Broken Bay - Woy WoyPrimary · Catholic · 1.8km
- St John the Baptist Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1081
- Aspect Central Coast School, Woy WoyPrimary · Independent · 1.9km
- Woy Woy South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 996
- Ettalong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 975
- Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy CampusSecondary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 974
- Woy Woy Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 970
- Pretty Beach Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1102
- Empire Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 1039
- Brisbania Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.2kmICSEA 1014
- Coast Christian SchoolPrimary · Independent · 7.8kmICSEA 1061
- Green Point Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 8kmICSEA 1106
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
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
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around 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
No data
No ACECQA-registered childcare services matched to this suburb.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
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 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 4,663 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Umina Beach?
In Umina Beach, the median house price is $1.26M and the median unit price is $888K. Median weekly house rent is $650.
How far is Umina Beach from Sydney CBD?
Umina Beach is about 40.6 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 111 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Umina Beach?
Umina Beach has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 988 (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.