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Umina Beach vs Wyong: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Umina Beach is $65/wk cheaper per week to rent; Wyong has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.

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

Central Coast

Umina Beach

2257

Central Coast

Wyong

2259

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Umina Beach (2257) and Wyong (2259) across 13 metrics in four sections.
MetricUmina BeachWyong
SAFETYSafety
Umina Beach leads on 2 of 2
Sub-gradeC+(0)D+(-1)
Flood zone coverage
Bushfire zone coverage72.0%90.3%
FAMILYFamily
Umina Beach leads on 2 of 3
Sub-gradeC+(0)D+(-1)
SEIFA advantage decile4/101/10
Schools in postcode518
FINANCEFinance
Sub-gradeinsufficientinsufficient
Median house price
Median unit price
Median weekly rent$585/wk$650/wk
Annual price growth
LIFESTYLELifestyle
Wyong leads on 2 of 2
Sub-gradeD(-1)C(0)
Walkability percentile644

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

Which suits you?

Choose Umina Beach if...

  • Umina Beach leads on Safety, Family
  • You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
  • Socio-economic advantage score matters to you

Choose Wyong if...

  • Wyong leads on Lifestyle
  • School options within walking distance matter

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Common questions

Is Umina Beach or Wyong more expensive?
Price data varies — check each suburb's page for the latest figures.
Which is better for renters — Umina Beach or Wyong?
Median weekly rent is $585/wk in Umina Beach and $650/wk in Wyong, making Umina Beach the more affordable rental market.
Is Umina Beach or Wyong 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 Wyong?
Umina Beach has 5 schools in the postcode, and Wyong has 18. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

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