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.

Suburb comparison

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.
Metric	Umina Beach	Wyong
SAFETYSafety Umina Beach leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C+▲(0)	D+(-1)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	72.0%▲	90.3%
FAMILYFamily Umina Beach leads on 2 of 3
Sub-grade	C+▲(0)	D+(-1)
SEIFA advantage decile	4/10▲	1/10
Schools in postcode	5	18▲
FINANCEFinance
Sub-grade	insufficient	insufficient
Median house price	—	—
Median unit price	—	—
Median weekly rent	$585/wk	$650/wk
Annual price growth	—	—
LIFESTYLELifestyle Wyong leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	D(-1)	C▲(0)
Walkability percentile	6	44▲

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.

Full suburb profiles

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