NSW2257· Pop. 30,403Central Coast (NSW)

UMINA BEACH

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

48

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

$1,165,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

2.9%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-10.4%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.7%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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UMINA BEACH shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from NSW VG · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$650/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+4.1%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-3.7

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

3.49%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

49 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.2%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020
$780k
2021
$1000k
2022
$1100k
2023
$1038k
2024
$1248k
2025
$1300k
2026
$1165k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

UMINA BEACH is a NSW suburb offering lower rental yield and moderate price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

  • Rental yield 2.9% with stable tenant demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • High entry price may limit buyer pool
  • Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,390/wk

$47k taxable p.a.

Renters

29.9%

66.5% owner-occupier

Median age

47.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.1%

Population growth

+1.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

15.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

88%

6% apartments

Degree qualified

20.4%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

18.2%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.9 ha

Large block

Household size

2.8 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

7.3%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

41.6 km

Regional

Days on market

50 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

36.0%

Buyer's market

Walkability

19 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

10.0 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

Satellite

Remote — satellite connection

Population density

31/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 2257

🏫4 Primary🎓1 Secondary
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (4)

Pretty Beach Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1102

Empire Bay Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1039

Umina Beach Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1010

Ettalong Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 975

🎓Secondary (1)

Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus

Government · Yrs 7-9

ICSEA 966

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Safe
89/ 100

3.4 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Average
1018ICSEA · national avg 1000

5 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent
7/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 4 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

10

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

medium

Coastal exposure + state climate

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