City of Wanneroo
Ocean Reef
Ocean Reef at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
8,125
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Ocean Reef.
Ocean Reef (6027) sits in the Wanneroo region of Western Australia.
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
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$525/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
8,125
Median age: 44
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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
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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 Ocean Reef postcode?
- Ocean Reef is in the 6027 postcode, in WA, 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?
- Ocean Reef has approximately 8,125 residents. The median age is 44.
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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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