Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga, NSW 2185
A coastal pocket of Central Coast where the weekend starts with a swim.
- Waterfront
- $400/wk Median
- 33.4% Renters
Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 24.7k
- Median age
- 47
- Median weekly rent
- $400
- To the CBD
- 22.2km
- Walkability
- 9.1
- Schools within 3 km
- 11
ABS 2021 Census
Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Cafés
Renters here point to the café scene first — a handful of well-loved spots that fill up fast on weekends and know regulars by name.
Work & Connectivity
Close enough to the CBD for an easy commute on the days it's needed, quiet enough to work from home the rest of the week.
Signature Spotlight
Waterfront Living
Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga sits among Central Coast's coastal renter pockets, where the rhythm of the week runs around the water — early swims, weekend walks along the foreshore, and a noticeably relaxed pace compared to the inner city. With 24,697 residents and a solid minority renter share (33.4%), it's a well-established part of the Central Coast rental market.
Around Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga
Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga Esplanade
The area's community hub — a small strip of shops and a regular weekend gathering point.
Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga Point
The area's community hub — a small strip of shops and a regular weekend gathering point.
Available Rental Properties in Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga
Real questions renters ask before moving to Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga.
What's the community like in Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga?
Locals describe Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 24,697, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
How much does it cost to rent in Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga is $400. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $400 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga has a 33.4% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
Is Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga family-friendly for renters?
Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga has around 11 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $400/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Central Coast.
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