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Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga has an estimated 25,162 residents, up 1.9% since the 2021 Census, with 22 projects tracked in Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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Positioned 40 kilometres north-northeast from Sydney CBD, the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga Statistical Area (Lv2) had an Estimated Resident Population (ERP) of approximately 25,162 as of Aug 2026. This figure reflects moderate expansion patterns and minimal overall shift since the 2021 Census count of 24,697 people, with updated ABS ERP figures and Validated New Addresses indicating no significant movements. Demographically, the locality features a prominent presence of older Australians and elderly residents, including elevated proportions of individuals aged 75 to 84 as well as those aged 85 and over, with older cohorts largely occupying lone person households and contributing to a low average household size. The local economic and housing landscape is defined by substantial administrative employment, a pronounced IT & Telco employment base, a strong semi-detached dwelling presence, and sales volumes that sit significantly above average relative to population.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Positioned 40 kilometres north-northeast from Sydney CBD, the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga Statistical Area (Lv2) had an Estimated Resident Population (ERP) of approximately 25,162 as of Aug 2026. This figure reflects moderate expansion patterns and minimal overall shift since the 2021 Census count of 24,697 people, with updated ABS ERP figures and Validated New Addresses indicating no significant movements. Demographically, the locality features a prominent presence of older Australians and elderly residents, including elevated proportions of individuals aged 75 to 84 as well as those aged 85 and over, with older cohorts largely occupying lone person households and contributing to a low average household size. The local economic and housing landscape is defined by substantial administrative employment, a pronounced IT & Telco employment base, a strong semi-detached dwelling presence, and sales volumes that sit significantly above average relative to population.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 22,465 in 2001 and 25,057 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 25,162 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 65 to 74, 13.9%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 27.7%.
Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga ranks in the 75th percentile nationally for sales activity and the 56th for development activity.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga is $610 a week, down 0.8% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 23% below Greater Sydney. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 2.6%.
23% below Greater Sydney on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $430 in 2017, $651 in 2026; Units (dashed orange line): $347 in 2017, $508 in 2026. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
Yield is indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools.
| Address | Sale price | Settled | Address type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Collareen Street, Ettalong Beach NSW 2257 | $1,460,000 | 22 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 28 Cornelian Road, Pearl Beach NSW 2256 | $1,100,000 | 22 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 37 Hobart Avenue, Umina Beach NSW 2257 | $1,270,000 | 20 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 220/51 The Esplanade, Ettalong Beach NSW 2257 | $583,500 | 20 Oct 2026 | Unit |
| 3/174 West Street, Umina Beach NSW 2257 | $455,000 | 20 Oct 2026 | Unit |
| 8/28 South Street, Umina Beach NSW 2257 | $880,000 | 19 Oct 2026 | Unit |
| 43 Flounder Road, Ettalong Beach NSW 2257 | $1,975,000 | 16 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 10 Collareen Street, Ettalong Beach NSW 2257 | $1,715,000 | 16 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 2/83 Broken Bay Road, Ettalong Beach NSW 2257 | $1,400,000 | 16 Oct 2026 | Unit |
| 1 McManus Close, Umina Beach NSW 2257 | $1,200,000 | 16 Oct 2026 | Street address |
The 10 most recent of the 50 residential sales recorded since 18 Sep 2026 (the latest settled 22 Oct 2026), newest first. The median of these 50, houses and units together, was $1,152,500 (a different set from the medians above). Source: NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch, to October 2026. Commercial, vacant land and nominal sales are left out. Unit means the address has a unit number; a street address has none.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $610 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | -0.8% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 2.6% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $1.30m | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $938k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $1,152,500 | Median of the 50 most recent residential sales, settled 18 Sep 2026 to 22 Oct 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $651 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +0.7% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $508 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +3.4% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 2.6% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Gross rental yield, units | 2.7% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Gosford | $677 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Gosford, over 12 months | +6.9% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Central Coast | $655 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Central Coast, over 12 months | +7.7% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Sydney | $789 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Sydney, over 12 months | +5.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 313 tracked applications: 141 approved, 70 under assessment, 102 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 22 projects in Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga (3 under construction) and 75 more in the surrounding area.
Comprehensive redevelopment of Lone Pine Plaza into a modern 3,263sqm GLAR neighbourhood convenience shopping centre anchored by a new format IGA supermarket, Cellarbrations, Pharmacy4less, medical hub, specialty retail, and 104 on-grade parking spaces.
Central Coast Council is delivering critical stormwater drainage and flood mitigation works across the Everglades catchment in Umina Beach, focusing from Carpenter Street to Glenn Street. The project installs large-diameter stormwater trunk mains, underground culverts, high-capacity drainage pits, and road regrading to alleviate severe overland flooding.
Delivery of a new public preschool co-located at Umina Beach Public School, part of the NSW Government's $769 million investment to build 100 new public preschools across the state.
A five-storey boutique hotel development featuring 83 rooms on a 1,467 sqm site. The project includes a ground floor restaurant and cafe, conference facilities, and a roof terrace equipped with a bar and swimming pool.
Ongoing multiple residential development applications including dual occupancy, townhouse developments, and multi-dwelling housing projects throughout the Umina Beach and Peninsula area, aimed at increasing housing density in residential zones.
A major mixed-use precinct development and rezoning project situated on The Esplanade directly adjacent to Booker Bay. The approved planning framework enables 5-storey mixed-use building heights, ground-floor retail and commercial facilities, residential apartments, and dedicated public domain infrastructure works under a Voluntary Planning Agreement.
Multi-storey shop-top housing and retail redevelopment delivering 39 residential apartments across upper levels alongside ground-floor commercial and retail premises. The development fronts both The Esplanade and Picnic Parade with integrated basement parking and public domain enhancements.
Construction of a new telecommunications facility comprising an Indara monopole, four 4G panel antennas, eight 5G active antenna units, and outdoor equipment cabinets within a secure compound. The infrastructure is proposed to improve voice and high-speed mobile network coverage across Umina Beach.
Prime beachfront development site comprising 2,617.3 sqm amalgamated site with direct beach frontage and stunning water views. Development potential for 18 premium apartments. Owned by the Fardoulis family for over 30 years. 33m frontage to The Esplanade.
Approved multi-dwelling residential development (DA/2056/2023) granted consent by the Central Coast Local Planning Panel. The project encompasses demolition of existing residential structures and construction of four multi-level townhouse dwellings with associated basement car parking, private open space, and landscaping.
Foreshore revitalisation and coastal infrastructure project by Central Coast Council delivering continuous 2.5m wide shared pedestrian and bicycle pathways, dune stabilization, upgraded public beach amenities, and accessibility infrastructure connecting Ettalong Beach and Booker Bay.
Demolition of existing structures, Torrens title subdivision, and construction of attached residential dwellings delivering medium-density housing in Booker Bay. The development was determined and granted development consent under Central Coast Council Local Planning Panel application DA/1009/2024.
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Estimated completion year of the 47 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2026 16, 2027 13, 2028 11, 2029 2, 2030 3, 2031 0, 2032 1, 2033 0, 2034 0, 2035 1. 17 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 313 substantial development applications lodged in and around Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga over the past 5 years, 269 in the last 12 months; 70 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 3, 2022 9, 2023 12, 2024 7, 2025 17, 2026 (to Nov) 265.
Key application 275 Ocean View Road, Ettalong Beach Mixed Use | $11m | 23 dwellings | 5 storeys Under Assessment
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 313 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 269 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 5.4 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 65th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 133 | ABS building approvals | 86th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 141 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 70 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2 include: Lone Pine Plaza Convenience Centre Redevelopment (Construction); Everglades Catchment Drainage and Flood Mitigation Upgrades (Construction); Umina Beach Public Preschool (Construction); Ettalong Beach Hotel Development (Approved); and Umina Beach Multi-Dwelling Housing Projects (Under Assessment). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2 spans multiple sectors including Residential Development, Transport & Logistics, and Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, among others.
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On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga when compared nationally.
Dwelling approval activity in the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2 area has seen 227 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2's current population of 25,162 has been supported by 133 approvals on average over recent years.
The Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2 has seen 5.4 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 6.2 approvals in Greater Sydney. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 221 people in the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2, compared to one for every 165 in Greater Sydney.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2's approval levels have been significantly below the yearly average of 133, showing a notable downturn in recent development.
Over the past five years, the population in the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2 has grown by approximately 185 people, while 667 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 0.3 people added for each new dwelling approval. This low ratio indicates housing supply is outpacing population growth, potentially creating market oversupply.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,162 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +1.9% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 17th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 997 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 51st percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +0.1% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +0.4% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 24,697 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 465 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +0.3% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +0.2% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 25.23 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2 was estimated to be approximately 25,162 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 25,057 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The umina - booker bay - patonga sa2 has added approximately 465 people and shown a 1.88% increase from the 24,697 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2 is estimated at 997 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 0.4% per annum.
Population growth in the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2 is driven by: Overseas migration (100.0%), Natural increase (0.0%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 100.0% of overall population gains.
Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 84th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 15.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 17.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 46.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 47 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 5.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 10.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 9.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 8.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 12.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 12.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 13.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 13.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 11.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 3.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2 at 47 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 47 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 47 years as at August 2026, Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga is 10 years older than the Greater Sydney 2021 Census average (37 years) and 9 years older than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2 compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 75 - 84 group, making up 11.3% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2 compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 8.3% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2 show significant variance compared to Greater Sydney. The most over-represented age groups are 75-84 year-olds (11.3% vs 5.3%) and 85+ year-olds (3.8% vs 2.1%). The most under-represented age group is 25-34 year-olds (8.3% vs 16.2%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 15.8% of the population in the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 29.0% of the population in the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2 as at August 2026.
Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $54,902 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 33rd percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $73,869 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $1,329 | 2021 Census, weekly | 22nd percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $678 | 2021 Census, weekly | 24th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 16.7% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $1,792 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 31.3% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2 is approximately $58,405. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $54,902.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2 is approximately $78,582. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $73,869.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2 is approximately $58,405 compared to $67,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $54,902 and $63,183 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2 is approximately $78,582 compared to $92,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $73,869 and $86,684 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2's households (~27.7% / 2,844 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2 is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 27.7% of households. In comparison, Greater Sydney's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 30.9% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2 is $1,329/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2 is $1,792/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2 is $678/wk.
According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-24, the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $54,902 with the average level standing at $73,869. This is slightly above average nationally and compares to levels of $63,183 and $86,684 across Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $58,405 (median) and $78,582 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2 is $4,608 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The umina - booker bay - patonga sa2's disposable income is $4,608 compared to $7,412 for Greater Sydney, based on AreaSearch analysis.
Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 56.4% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 11,191 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 21,257 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 11,752 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2 has approximately 11,191 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 4.8%. This healthy unemployment rate suggests a well-functioning labour market. Employment indicators are below the national average, suggesting room for improvement.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2 stands at 4.8%, which is 0.6 percentage points above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. This higher unemployment rate may indicate local labour market challenges. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (17.1% of employment), construction (11.7%), and retail trade (9.5%). Other significant employers include professional & technical and education & training.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2 has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment increased and its unemployment rate dropped.
The workforce participation rate in the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2 is 56.4%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This moderate participation rate suggests some residents may face barriers to workforce entry. The local rate trailing the Greater Sydney average of 68.9%, suggesting potential for increased workforce participation.
The umina - booker bay - patonga sa2 shows notable specialisation in construction, which employs 11.7% of the local workforce compared to 8.6% across Greater Sydney. This moderate specialisation indicates some local strength in the sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 2 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The umina - booker bay - patonga sa2's employment market shows below-average performance in national comparisons. While employment opportunities exist, the area faces more challenges than many other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region experienced 1.1% growth, ranking 19th out of 37 regions nationally.
Education in Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga: university qualifications 20.6%, school advantage index (ICSEA) 986.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 14.4% | 2021 Census | 39th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 4.2% | 2021 Census | 43rd percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 20.6% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 28.7% | 2021 Census | 64th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 2.0% | 2021 Census | 35th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 11.3% | 2021 Census | 64th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 39.4% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 26.0% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 3.2% | 2021 Census | 29th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 9.4% | 2021 Census | 34th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 6.8% | 2021 Census | 24th percentile nationally |
20.6% of people aged 15 and over in the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney.
39.4% of people aged 15 and over in the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 34.2% in Greater Sydney.
The umina - booker bay - patonga sa2 ranks in the 39th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2 are: Certificate (28.7%), Bachelor Degree (14.4%), Advanced Diploma (11.3%).
26.0% of the population in the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 9.4% in primary school, 6.8% in secondary school, 3.2% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2 is 986, indicating below-average socio-educational advantage compared to the national average of 1000.
There are 3 schools within the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 1,894 students.
The umina - booker bay - patonga sa2 includes 2 primary schools, 1 secondary school.
Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga features high concentrations of lone person households and single parent families but relatively few couples with children, with a smaller average household size than Greater Sydney.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.2 people | 2021 Census | 15th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 32.6% | 2021 Census | 81st percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 21.8% | 2021 Census | 19th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 27.5% | 2021 Census | 55th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 13.5% | 2021 Census | 79th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 3.5% | 2021 Census | 65th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 10,267 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 10,460 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 64.0% | 2021 Census | 22nd percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.7 per family | 2021 Census | 53rd percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2 had 10,267 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 1.9% to an estimated 10,460 households today.
The average household size in the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2 is 2.2 people. This compares to 2.7 in Greater Sydney and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 64.0% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (32.6%), group households (3.5%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 6,571 family households, couples with children account for 21.8% of all households, couples without children at home 27.5%, and single parent families 13.5%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Sydney, the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2 shows distinct household patterns. Lone person households are notably over-represented at 32.6% (versus 23.2% in Greater Sydney). Conversely, family households are under-represented at 64.0% compared to 72.6% in Greater Sydney. This higher proportion of single-person households drives demand for smaller dwellings and different community services.
Families in the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2 have an average of 1.7 children, slightly above the Greater Sydney average of 1.5. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 41.0% of the adult population are currently married, while 33.7% have never married. This compares to 48.3% married and 36.4% never married across Greater Sydney.
Single-person households represent 32.6% of all households in the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2, higher than the average for Greater Sydney of 23.2%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 3.5% of households, slightly below the Greater Sydney average of 4.2%.
Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 18.2% | 2021 Census | 36th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 7.1% | 2021 Census | 32nd percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 92.9% | 2021 Census | 67th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 88.8% | 2021 Census | 65th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 81.8% | 2021 Census | 63rd percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 3.0% | 2021 Census | 73rd percentile nationally |
Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 81.8% of its population born in Australia, 88.8% being citizens, and 92.9% speaking English only at home.
The main religion in Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga was found to be Christianity, which makes up 53.3% of people in Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga. This compares to 49.2% across Greater Sydney.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga are English, comprising 31.8% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 19.0%, Australian, comprising 27.9% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 17.8%, and Irish, comprising 9.6% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Russian is notably overrepresented at 0.5% of Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga (vs 0.4% across Greater Sydney), New Zealand at 0.9% (vs 0.5%) and Maltese at 0.6% (vs 1.0%).
18.2% of the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 40.5% across Greater Sydney.
7.1% of the population in the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 39.5% in Greater Sydney.
3.0% of the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.3% in Greater Sydney.
88.8% of the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 80.8% in Greater Sydney.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 34.4% | 2021 Census | 66th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 38.9% | 2021 Census | 67th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 70.0% | 2021 Census | 26th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,080 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 70th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 26.7% | 2021 Census | 18th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 20.3% | 2021 Census | 84th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $400 | 2021 Census, weekly | 63rd percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 30.1% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 96th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 36.1% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 98th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
In the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2, 38.9% of homes are owned outright, 26.7% are owned with a mortgage, and 34.4% are rented.
According to the latest data, 70.0% of dwellings in the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2 are houses.
In the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2, 7.2% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 20.3% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2 stands at 38.9%, compared to 28.7% in Greater Sydney.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2 is $2,080, compared to $2,427 in Greater Sydney.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2 is $1,151, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 36.1% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 30.1% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2 is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 36.1% of income on repayments (vs 27.0% in Greater Sydney), while renters spend 30.1% of income on rent (vs 22.6% in Greater Sydney).
The dwelling mix in the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2 consists of 70.0% detached houses, 20.3% semi-detached dwellings, 7.2% apartments, and 2.5% other dwelling types.
Housing in Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga consumes approximately 20.0% of median household income ($5,755 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga show attached dwellings contributing 46% of approvals compared to 30% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 54% of applications versus 70% of current dwellings. This suggests increasing densification. Housing density growth is around the national average.
Health performance in Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga is lower than the national average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 54.1% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 54th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 61.2% | 2021 Census | 12th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 7.2% | 2021 Census | 78th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 71.7% | 2021 Census | 20th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 2.0% | 2021 Census | 76th percentile nationally |
Around 54.1% of people in the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.8% in Greater Sydney.
In the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2, 7.2% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 5.2% of people in Greater Sydney require similar assistance.
8.2% of people in the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.4% of the population across Greater Sydney is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 5.0% of the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2 population, while in Greater Sydney, 4.3% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
4.7% of people in the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2 have heart disease. Across Greater Sydney,3.2% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2, 54.1% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Sydney sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 59.8%.
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 56 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 56th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 221 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 1,958 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 49th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 114 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 55 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.1 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 35.8% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 221 public transport stops within the Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2.
The Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga SA2 has 1,958 weekly trips across 55 routes, averaging 279 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 147 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 654 m away and the nearest school 833 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 221 stops nearby, 1,958 weekly trips, access rating 56 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 40 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 40th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 654 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 833 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 859 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 991 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest pharmacy | 1.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 1.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 1.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 1.9 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 2.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 3.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 3.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There are 5 long day care centres with 309 places in Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga, about 4.1 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
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On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga when compared nationally.
Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 40th percentile nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga's resilient property market has recorded 509 sales in the 12 months to September 2026, comprising 99% residential transactions.
Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends.
Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide.
Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment.
Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks.
Education in Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga: university qualifications 20.6%, school advantage index (ICSEA) 986.
Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga features high concentrations of lone person households and single parent families but relatively few couples with children, with a smaller average household size than Greater Sydney.
Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
Health performance in Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga is lower than the national average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be below the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga has an estimated 25,162 residents, up 1.9% since the 2021 Census, with 22 projects tracked in Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga.
Data currency
Refreshed . Sales to Oct 2026, rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Sep 2026. Housing and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 14 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb or locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (102011040). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) boundaries for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP). SA2 areas can differ materially from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, even when they share similar names, because they are defined for different purposes and often use different geographic boundaries.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Sep 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, households, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Umina - Booker Bay - Patonga with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
