Umina Beach real estate
Join a close community at Umina Beach
If you have been looking for a neighbourhood where friends wave over the fence, say hi as they walk by on the footpath and get together for weekend barbeques, Umina Beach is for you!
A community that has grown and changed over recent decades, Umina Beach is close-knit, quiet and caring! North of Pearl Beach and backing on to the Brisbane Water National Park, it offers both simple seaside strolls and hikes through more rugged bushy terrain.
Home to many retirees, small families and the odd Sydney commuter revelling in the best of both worlds, Umina Beach real estate is largely detached homes, with only 15% semi-detached and a small percentage of units.
Great for the downsizer, the almost-empty-nester or those just starting their family, half the homes in the area offer three bedrooms, with larger four bedrooms and smaller two bedrooms equally contributing the remaining properties.
While holiday makers enjoy the relaxed atmosphere, their choice of beautiful beaches, recreational parks, convenient shopping and modern surf life saving clubs, only 30% of properties are rented.
If a slower pace, a friendly neighbourhood and a stress-free lifestyle sound inviting, why not visit and move right in?
Umina Beach offers a diverse range of housing, from classic beach cottages and affordable family homes to modern townhouses and renovated waterfront properties. The suburb attracts families, retirees, and first-home buyers due to its relaxed coastal lifestyle and relative affordability compared to other Central Coast beachside areas. In recent years, property prices have risen as demand for coastal living increases, and rental properties remain in high demand, particularly for holiday stays.
Umina Beach is well-connected by road, with a short drive to Woy Woy, where train services run regularly to Sydney and Newcastle. Local bus services link Umina Beach to surrounding suburbs, including Ettalong Beach, Woy Woy, and Gosford. Additionally, the Palm Beach ferry from nearby Ettalong provides a scenic transport option to Sydney’s Northern Beaches.
Umina Beach Public School and Woy Woy South Public School are the main primary schools serving the area, both known for their strong community engagement. Secondary students typically attend Brisbane Water Secondary College, which has a junior campus in Umina Beach and a senior campus in Woy Woy, offering a range of academic and vocational programs.
The nearest private schools include St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School in Woy Woy, which provides a faith-based education. For secondary students, St Edward’s College (boys) and St Joseph’s Catholic College (girls) in East Gosford offer quality Catholic education. Central Coast Grammar School in Erina Heights is another prestigious independent K-12 option within commuting distance.
Umina Beach is known for its long, family-friendly shoreline, ideal for swimming, surfing, and fishing. The suburb boasts excellent recreational facilities, including the Umina Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Peninsula Recreation Precinct, playgrounds, and skate parks. Nearby Bouddi National Park offers scenic coastal walking trails, while the Ettalong Markets and ferry access to Palm Beach add to the area’s appeal as a lively and picturesque coastal destination.