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Schools in Umina Beach 2257, New South Wales
Relaxed coastal suburb on the Central Coast’s Peninsula, known for its broad sandy beach, family-friendly vibe and village-style shopping strip along West Street. Popular with young families, retirees and sea-changers seeking an easy commute to Sydney and access to national parks.
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Why families love Umina Beach
Mix of long-time locals, young families and downsizers; lifestyle revolves around the beach, cafes and outdoor recreation. Housing is mainly freestanding homes and renovated cottages with some townhouses; generally more affordable than Sydney’s northern beaches.
Amenities & services
- West Street retail strip (Woolworths, ALDI, specialty shops)
- Medical centres and GP clinics
- Cafes, pubs and takeaways
- Pharmacies and allied health
- Nearby Deepwater Plaza (Woy Woy) shopping centre
- Peninsula Leisure Centre (Woy Woy) pool and gym
- Woy Woy Library (Blackwall Road, Woy Woy)
- Gosford Library (Kibble Park, Gosford)
Transport & connectivity
- Woy Woy Station (Sydney–Newcastle line), approx. 5km away
- Busways routes linking Umina Beach with Woy Woy, Ettalong and Gosford
- Ocean Beach Road, Maitland Bay Drive and Woy Woy Road to the M1 Pacific Motorway
Lifestyle & recreation
- Umina Beach and Surf Life Saving Club
- Peninsula Recreation Precinct (playgrounds, skate park, courts)
- McEvoy Oval and Umina Oval sports fields
- Ettalong Cinema Paradiso (nearby)
- Peninsula Leisure Centre (pool, gym) in Woy Woy
- Umina Beach Foreshore
- Ettymalong Creek Reserve
- Bouddi National Park
- Brisbane Water National Park
- Mount Ettalong Lookout walking tracks
- Umina Oval
Education access
Multiple long day care and preschool options in Umina Beach and nearby Ettalong/Woy Woy; vacancies vary by age group with waitlists common for infants.
- University of Newcastle – Central Coast (Ourimbah)
- University of Newcastle – Gosford Clinical School (Gosford Hospital)
- Macquarie University (North Ryde, via M1/rail)
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