Tumbi Umbi at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
5,369
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Tumbi Umbi.
The postcode for Tumbi Umbi is 2261 (NSW).
Tumbi Umbi (2261) sits in the Central Coast region of NSW.
Tumbi Umbi has roughly 5,369 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Tumbi Umbi scores 6/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 4 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tumbi Umbi's population at 5,369, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,369
Median age
45
Family households
77%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$385/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$410/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
5,369
Median age: 45
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Safety
Crime and safety.
241
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
6
10
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Tumbi Umbi.
Local schools for Tumbi Umbi
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Government School Catchment
Killarney Vale Public School
Berkeley Vale Public School
Brooke Avenue Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Tumbi Umbi.
- What is the Tumbi Umbi postcode?
- Tumbi Umbi is in the 2261 postcode, in NSW, in the Central Coast Council region.
- Where is Tumbi Umbi?
- Tumbi Umbi is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2261, in the Central Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Tumbi Umbi?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $385, for units it's $410.
- What schools are in Tumbi Umbi?
- There are 20 schools serving Tumbi Umbi on this page, including St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Killarney Vale Public School, Berkeley Vale Public School.
- How walkable is Tumbi Umbi?
- Tumbi Umbi has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Tumbi Umbi?
- Tumbi Umbi is close to Killarney Vale, Berkeley Vale, Glenning Valley, Bay Village, Long Jetty.
- What is the population of Tumbi Umbi?
- The population of Tumbi Umbi is approximately 5,369 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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