CCBR Business Review

Business Centres THEPENINSULA Woy Woy, Ettalong Beach and Umina Beach make up the area known as the Peninsula – a unique residential and holiday area in the south of the region. It appears isolated from the rest of the region due to the large expanse of Brisbane Water which surrounds and separates it from other town centres, however, this is regarded as its greatest asset. Population of The Peninsula as at the 2016 Census was 37,202. WoyWoy Woy Woy is a retail and commercial centre servicing the Peninsula. It is also the Peninsula’s public transport hub with rail, bus and ferry services converging to service the area. Two shopping centres are located at Woy Woy: Deepwater Plaza Shopping Centre and Peninsula Plaza. Commercial services at Woy Woy include all major trading banks, lawyers and accountants. Brisbane Waters Private Hospital services the whole Central Coast region. EttalongBeach Traditionally Ettalong Beach has been regarded as a tourist area and this is enhanced by the Mantra Ettalong Beach Resort and a number of Bed & Breakfast establishments in the area. Ettalong Beach is also serviced by a scheduled ferry service to Palm Beach. The Ettalong Markets, Paradiso Cinema, Ettalong Beach Club and a growing number of quality restaurants are major attractions for residents and visitors particularly during the tourist season. UminaBeach In recent years Umina Beach Town Centre has been transformed into a strong destination retail precinct with major retailers; Woolworths, Coles, Aldi and Bunnings being located in the main shopping strip. The retail offer at Umina Beach is now such that it attracts customers from a much wider area that includes Kariong and Empire Bay. With the NRMA owned Ocean Beach Caravan Park and other holiday accommodation in the area, Umina Beach attracts a strong seasonal tourist population. OURIMBAH Ourimbah is located near the junction of the Sydney – Newcastle Freeway and is serviced by a scheduled train service between Sydney and Newcastle. Ourimbah might best be described as a ‘university town’ with the University of Newcastle’s Central Campus located here along with Hunter Central Coast TAFE Campus and the Central Coast Community College. The Department of Primary Industries’ The National Centre for Greenhouse Horticulture is located within the University Precinct. A small retail village services the surrounding residential area and the Campus. Electricity utility, Ausgrid’s Regional Support Facility employing about 300 staff on the corner of Ourimbah Creek Road and Pacific Highway services the entire region. Close by is Kangy Angy where the NSW Government is building the Intercity Train Maintenance Facility to service the new Intercity Train Fleet that will service the Central Coast, Newcastle, Blue Mountains and South Coast. TUMBI UMBI Tumbi Umbi is a residential and semi-rural suburb located about mid-way between the coast and Tuggerah on Wyong Road. Central to its being is the largest licensed club in the region, Mingara Recreation Club and adjacent Glengara Retirement Village along with a growing number a fast food outlets. A small industrial area is also located at Tumbi Umbi. University of Newcastle Ourimbah Campus Library Mantra Ettalong Beach The Central Coast Ultimate Guide to Business 2018-19 33