Affordable 2-Bedrooms? Woy Woy vs Umina vs Ettalong | September 9th, 2025

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As demand for affordable dwellings begins to ramp up under the new First Home Buyer Guarantee Scheme rules, we thought it would be a good time to take a look at the 2-bedroom unit market in Woy Woy, Umina Beach and Ettalong Beach.

Mortgage Choice Central Coast has seen a significant increase in first home buyers arranging home loan pre-approvals, so the race is well and truly on.

Woy Woy is the standout from an affordability perspective, with the median 2-bedroom unit price $102,500 cheaper than Umina and $165,000 lower than Ettalong. Low prices are good for first-home buyers, but they will likely face some competition. Woy Woy also stands out as an attractive option for investors, with the highest rental yield in our comparison. The median unit price for Woy Woy's 2-bedroom units increased by only 2.50%, but the median weekly rent rose by 7.6%, resulting in a 4.20% yield in a unit market with low strata rates (compared to Sydney).

As interest rates decrease, investors, in particular, return to the market because rents can more easily cover the interest costs of their borrowing. We are seeing a significant surge in investor demand at Mortgage Choice Central Coast. Couple this demand with the government's 5% deposit scheme for first home buyers, and it is hard to see 2-bedroom unit prices remaining at their current levels.

If you would like to talk with us about your property and mortgage plans, please call us at Mortgage Choice Central Coast or email us at michael.daniels@mortgagechoice.com.au or

philip.cooper@mortgagechoice.com.au.




Location: Woy Woy NSW 2256, Australia

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