Umina Beach, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Umina Beach, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
| Locality | Umina Beach |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Central Coast Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.51913 |
| Longitude | 151.31245 |
| Population | 16,413 |
| Density | 2354.8 /km² |
| Area | 7.0 km² |
| Elevation | 10 m |
| Postcode | 2257 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 40 km north-northeast |
Umina Beach is a locality in the Central Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of 16,413. The locality covers an area of 7.0 km², giving a population density of about 2354.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 10 m above sea level. It lies approximately 40 km north-northeast of Sydney. Umina Beach is located at 33.5191°S, 151.3125°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2257.
Umina Beach unfurls along the southern edge of the Brisbane Water estuary, a crescent of golden sand meeting the gentle swell of the Pacific. It lies 11.6 km north of Pittwater, NSW (from Pittwater, NSW: bearing 6°T), and is situated 13.5 km south-west of Terrigal. Behind the shore, the land rises in a series of verdant hills, cloaked in the dense, emerald canopy of coastal forest, a stark contrast to the shimmering expanse of the water. The air here carries a perpetual scent of salt and damp earth, a breath drawn from the sea and the eucalyptus groves that fringe the residential areas. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, casts a honeyed glow across the rooftops and glints off the tranquil waters of the nearby estuary, lending a quiet, almost luminous quality to the everyday scene. The rhythm of Umina Beach is one dictated by the tides and the seasons, a pace that encourages a lingering gaze at the passing boats and the distant, hazy outline of the Bouddi Peninsula.
This stretch of coastline has long been a place of sustenance and solace, its history echoing with the passage of Indigenous peoples who understood its bounty. Later, European settlers, drawn by the fertile land and the promise of the sea, established a presence, their efforts shaping the early economy through fishing and small-scale farming. Today, tourism forms a significant part of Umina Beach's character, drawing visitors to its pristine beaches and the natural beauty of the Bouddi National Park that looms nearby. The local economy hums with the activity of cafes, surf shops, and the welcoming lodgings that cater to a steady stream of travellers seeking the relaxed coastal lifestyle. The Esplanade, a vibrant artery along the beachfront, is a focal point for this gentle commerce, where the scent of grilling seafood mingles with the ever-present briny breeze.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Umina Beach, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Umina Beach, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Umina Beach includes the postcode (2257), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Central Coast Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Umina Beach is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |