Ocean Reef vs Connolly

Connolly scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ocean Reef (1048) sits above Connolly (1047).

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Ocean Reef and Connolly side by side

MeasureOcean ReefConnolly
Price and market
Median house$1,050,000–
Median unit$682,500–
Renting
Owner occupied86.0%86.0%
Renter occupied12.0%13.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA10481047
Lifestyle and people
Walk score010
Transit score00
Bike score100100
Population8,1253,675
Median age4447
Climate
Annual rainfall708 mm708 mm
Mean max, January30.6°C30.6°C

Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.

Which suits whom

For buyers
We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
For investors
Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
For families
Ocean Reef edges out on average school ICSEA (1048 vs 1047).

Ocean Reef vs Connolly: common questions

Does Ocean Reef or Connolly have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ocean Reef scores 1048 vs 1047 in Connolly. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

Which is more walkable, Ocean Reef or Connolly?

Connolly scores 10/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.