Ocean Reef at a glance
Median house
$1,050,000
Median unit
$682,500
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
8,125
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Ocean Reef.
The postcode for Ocean Reef is 6027 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
The median house price in Ocean Reef is $1,050,000.
Ocean Reef (6027) sits in the Wanneroo region of Western Australia. The median house here is $1,050,000, above the Western Australia median of around $720K.
Ocean Reef has roughly 8,125 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly 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.
Ocean Reef scores 0/100 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 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 777mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Perth Airport station, 35.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ocean Reef's population at 8,125, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (86% family households, 12% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
8,125
Median age
44
Family households
86%
Lone person
12%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,050,000 on a typical sale, above the Western Australia median. Units come in around $682,500, roughly 35% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $210,000. Prices sit above the Western Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,050,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $682,500.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$525/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
$1,050,000
$682,500
8,125
Median age: 44
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.88% (median rent $380/wk against a $1,050,000 price tag). Units yield 4.00% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (12%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20241.88%
Based on $1,050,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.00%
Based on $682,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202686%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Ocean Reef.
Local schools for Ocean Reef
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Government School Catchment
Ocean Reef Senior High School
Ocean Reef Primary School
Beaumaris Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
777 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Ocean Reef.
- What is the median house price in Ocean Reef?
- The median house price in Ocean Reef, WA 6027 is $1,050,000. The median unit price is $682,500.
- What is the Ocean Reef postcode?
- Ocean Reef is in the 6027 postcode, in WA, in the City of Wanneroo region.
- Where is Ocean Reef?
- Ocean Reef is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6027. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the City of Wanneroo region.
- What is the average rent in Ocean Reef?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $525.
- What schools are in Ocean Reef?
- There are 20 schools serving Ocean Reef on this page, including Ocean Reef Senior High School, Ocean Reef Primary School, Prendiville Catholic College.
- How walkable is Ocean Reef?
- Ocean Reef has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Ocean Reef?
- Ocean Reef is close to Connolly, Heathridge, Iluka, Mullaloo, Currambine.
- What is the population of Ocean Reef?
- The population of Ocean Reef is approximately 8,125 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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