Introduction
Umina Beach has a median house price of $1.28 million and has recorded growth of roughly 9.6% to 10.1% over the past year, according to OpenAgent. Within the suburb, two streets offer distinctly different lifestyles. Airly Road and Berith Street each have a strong following, but they suit different priorities. One delivers larger blocks and a quieter setting a short drive from the water; the other puts the beach, the shops, and the school run within a few minutes on foot.
Streetscape and Property Mix
Airly Road is a short, intimate street of just 23 properties. Almost all are detached family homes on generously sized blocks, with the Domain street profile showing a 70% owner-occupier rate. Block sizes range from 522 m² to 714 m², giving room for four- and five-bedroom homes with in-ground pools, dual-living setups, and bushland backdrops. No multi-dwelling proposals surfaced in research, and the street is known as tightly held within the South Umina pocket.
Berith Street tells a different story. With 159 properties (64 houses, 74 townhouses, 3 units, and 18 others), it is larger and more diverse. Renovated original homes sit alongside modern townhouse developments in a streetscape that blends premium homes with medium-density projects. An active development application at 6 to 8 Berith Street for seven new townhouses signals this evolution is continuing.
Lifestyle and Location
The single biggest difference between these two streets is proximity to the things people move to Umina Beach for. Umina Beach itself is a 1 km stretch of generally calm water, patrolled for safe swimming, with a dog-friendly southern end, an off-leash area, and the sheltered “Kiddies Corner” swimming spot popular with young families. Both streets also share access to the Umina Beach Markets, held on the third Sunday of each month at the Peninsula Recreation Precinct with local makers, food stalls, and live music.
Berith Street puts you between the beach and the town centre. Umina Beach is a few hundred metres from the doorstep, and the West Street shops, cafés, and restaurants are roughly 100 metres away, a two-minute walk. Coles, Woolworths, Aldi, the Book Nook, Margarita Daze, morning coffee at Bremen Patisserie, and the Peninsula Recreation Precinct are all within a few blocks. One resident called Berith undoubtedly the best street on the peninsula.
Airly Road takes a different approach. The beach is roughly 1.2 km away and West Street about 2 km, a short drive or an easy ride along the peninsula’s flat cycle track. What you get in return is a quieter setting, larger blocks, and a more private, bush-edged feel. You give up a walk to the beach, but you gain room to spread out and a streetscape that feels removed from the bustle.
Price and Value
Across Umina Beach, houses spend a median of 40 to 41 days on market and units 33 to 34 days, according to OpenAgent, pointing to steady buyer demand. The location premium on Berith Street shows up clearly in the sale figures.
Recent Berith Street house sales include 25 Berith Street at $2,100,000 (4 bed, 2 bath on 468 m², December 2025) and 52 Berith Street at $2,205,000 in 2024 (4 bed, 2 bath, 860 m², sold in 24 days). Townhouses trade around $1.2 million: 2/39 Berith Street sold for $1,200,000 and 4/51 Berith Street for $1,199,000. Villa and unit product sits in the $875,000 to $940,000 range, with 2/13 Berith Street at $875,000 and 2/30 Berith Street at $940,000.
Airly Road offers more house and land for less total outlay. 10 Airly Road sold for $1,290,000 in November 2025, a five-bedroom, four-bathroom home on 522 m². 14 Airly Road went for $1,130,000 in April 2023, and estimated values range from $1.14 million to $1.54 million, with 17 Airly Road around $1,444,000. Buyers here trade immediate proximity for more generous homes on larger blocks.
Schools and Family Living
Both streets share the same government school catchments, but the daily experience is shaped by how close those schools are.
Umina Beach Public School is the local primary, with an ICSEA score of 1010 (51st percentile), 606 students, and a well-regarded PSSA soccer program. From Berith Street, it is a 390-metre, three-minute walk. From Airly Road, it is 1,077 metres, about a 10-minute walk. For secondary, Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus handles Years 7 to 9 with an ICSEA score of 966 and 787 students. It sits about 2 km from Berith Street (roughly a 20-minute walk) but is a six-minute drive from Airly Road. Private options including EOC Broken Bay and St John the Baptist are a seven-minute drive from either street.
For Berith Street families considering out-of-catchment options, both Empire Bay Public School (ICSEA 1039) and Pretty Beach Public School (ICSEA 1102, the highest in the area) are closer to Berith Street than to Airly Road and worth investigating.
What Airly Road families trade in school proximity they gain in space: bigger backyards, room for pools, rear lane access on some properties, and outdoor entertaining areas suited to a growing household. The South Umina pocket is described as family-friendly, with quiet streets where children can ride their bikes.
Which Street Is Right for You?
There is no single right answer. Berith Street suits someone who wants to park the car on Friday and not touch it again until Monday: the beach, the shops, the school, and the cafés are all a walk away. Airly Road suits someone who prefers a larger block and a quieter setting and is happy to trade a few minutes in the car for more space and privacy. Both streets are tightly held because each delivers what its residents value most: Berith offers unmatched convenience, while Airly Road delivers space, privacy, and a relaxed family setting. Walking each one at different times of day is the smartest thing a buyer can do before deciding.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of properties are on Airly Road Umina Beach?
Airly Road is a tightly held street of 23 properties, nearly all detached family homes on 522 m² to 714 m² blocks. The 70% owner-occupier rate reflects a settled community. Homes offer four to five bedrooms with in-ground pools, dual-living setups, and bushland outlooks.
How far is Airly Road Umina Beach from the beach and shops?
Umina Beach is roughly 1.2 km from Airly Road, and the West Street shopping strip is about 2 km. Both are a short drive or an easy bike ride along the peninsula’s flat cycle track. The beach itself is a patrolled 1 km stretch with a dog-friendly southern end and the sheltered Kiddies Corner swimming area.
What do houses on Airly Road Umina Beach typically sell for?
Airly Road’s price range sits at roughly $1.14 million to $1.54 million. 10 Airly Road sold for $1,290,000 in November 2025 (5 bed, 4 bath, 522 m²) and 14 Airly Road went for $1,130,000 in April 2023. Buyers get more home and land for their dollar here compared with streets closer to the beach.
Which schools do children on Airly Road Umina Beach attend?
Airly Road falls within the catchment for Umina Beach Public School (ICSEA 1010, 51st percentile) for primary and Brisbane Water Secondary College (ICSEA 966) for secondary. The primary school is a 10-minute walk, while the secondary Umina Campus is a six-minute drive. Private options are about a seven-minute drive away.
Is Airly Road Umina Beach a good street for family buyers?
Yes. Airly Road’s appeal rests on large blocks, spacious four- and five-bedroom homes, in-ground pools, bushland backdrops, and a quiet streetscape. The South Umina area is family-friendly, with quiet streets where children can ride their bikes. The trade-off is that beach and shops require a short drive.
What public transport is near Airly Road Umina Beach?
The nearest bus stop is about 240 metres from Airly Road, served by routes including the Route 50 (Woy Woy to Umina loop, roughly every 15 minutes) and Routes 53, 54, and 55. Woy Woy railway station is approximately 6.9 km away, with Sydney reachable in about 75 minutes. The peninsula cycle track offers a car-free alternative.
What property types are available on Berith Street Umina Beach?
Berith Street has 159 properties: 64 houses, 74 townhouses, 3 units, and 18 others. The streetscape blends freestanding homes with modern townhouse developments. An active DA for seven new townhouses at 6 to 8 Berith Street signals continued evolution.
How close is Berith Street Umina Beach to the beach and West Street?
Umina Beach is a few hundred metres from Berith Street, and West Street’s shops and cafés are roughly 100 metres away, a two-minute walk. The street sits between the beach and the commercial heart of Umina. The beach is patrolled, with a dog-friendly southern end and the calm Kiddies Corner swimming spot.
What do properties sell for on Berith Street Umina Beach?
Recent house sales include 25 Berith Street at $2,100,000 (4 bed, 2 bath, 468 m², December 2025) and 52 Berith Street at $2,205,000 (4 bed, 2 bath, 860 m², 2024). Townhouses trade around $1.2 million, with 2/39 Berith Street selling for $1,200,000 and 4/51 Berith Street for $1,199,000. Villa and unit product sits in the $875,000 to $940,000 range.
Which schools are in the Berith Street Umina Beach catchment zone?
Berith Street shares the same catchments: Umina Beach Public School (ICSEA 1010, 51st percentile) for primary and Brisbane Water Secondary College (ICSEA 966) for secondary. The primary school is 390 metres away, a three-minute walk. The secondary campus is about a 20-minute walk. Ettalong Public School (ICSEA 975) is also within walking distance at 1,770 metres. Out-of-catchment options Empire Bay Public School (ICSEA 1039) and Pretty Beach Public School (ICSEA 1102, the highest in the area) are closer to Berith Street than to Airly Road.
Is Berith Street Umina Beach a good street for families?
Yes, particularly for families who value walkability. Children can walk to school in three minutes, to the beach in two to three minutes, and to the Peninsula Recreation Precinct with its playground, skate park, BMX track, and courts. The street is arguably the most convenient and sought after in Umina. Townhouses also appeal to downsizers.
What public transport is near Berith Street Umina Beach?
Berith Street sits roughly 100 metres from the West Street bus corridor, where routes 50, 53, 54, and 55 provide regular peninsula services, including the high-frequency Route 50 (Woy Woy to Umina loop, roughly every 15 minutes). Woy Woy railway station is about 5 to 7 km away, with Sydney reachable in about 75 minutes. The Palm Beach Ferry from nearby Ettalong Beach offers a scenic crossing to Sydney’s Northern Beaches.