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Umina Beach vs Wamberal: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Umina Beach is $175/wk cheaper per week to rent; Umina Beach has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.

Last refreshed May 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

Central Coast

Umina Beach

2257

Central Coast

Wamberal

2260

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Umina Beach (2257) and Wamberal (2260) across 13 metrics in four sections.
MetricUmina BeachWamberal
SAFETYSafety
Wamberal leads on 2 of 2
Sub-gradeC+(0)C+(0)
Flood zone coverage
Bushfire zone coverage72.0%63.3%
FAMILYFamily
Wamberal leads on 2 of 3
Sub-gradeC+(0)B(0)
SEIFA advantage decile4/1010/10
Schools in postcode54
FINANCEFinance
Sub-gradeinsufficientinsufficient
Median house price
Median unit price
Median weekly rent$585/wk$760/wk
Annual price growth
LIFESTYLELifestyle
Wamberal leads on 2 of 2
Sub-gradeD(-1)C-(0)
Walkability percentile618

Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.

Which suits you?

Choose Umina Beach if...

  • You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
  • School options within walking distance matter

Choose Wamberal if...

  • Wamberal leads on Safety, Family, Lifestyle
  • Socio-economic advantage score matters to you

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Common questions

Is Umina Beach or Wamberal more expensive?
Price data varies — check each suburb's page for the latest figures.
Which is better for renters — Umina Beach or Wamberal?
Median weekly rent is $585/wk in Umina Beach and $760/wk in Wamberal, making Umina Beach the more affordable rental market.
Is Umina Beach or Wamberal at higher flood risk?
Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
How many schools are in Umina Beach vs Wamberal?
Umina Beach has 5 schools in the postcode, and Wamberal has 4. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

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