Ocean Shores, NSW 2483
Tweed Shire CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2483
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Median house price
$1,275,000
+17.8% over the past year.
Median of 127 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Ocean Shores at a glance
- Median unit
- $300,960
- Weekly rent
- $980
- Houses · units $550
- Population
- 5,777
- Median age 43
Prices: Median of 127 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2483), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Ocean Shores
Houses change hands at $1,275,000 on a typical sale, above the NSW median (127 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $300,960, roughly 76% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+17.8%), well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +17.8%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $255,000. Prices sit above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2483)
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What to know about Ocean Shores
Ocean Shores (2483) sits in the Tweed region of NSW. The median house here is $1,275,000, above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +17.8% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Ocean Shores has roughly 5,777 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Ocean Shores scores 4/100 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 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 10°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,599 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Schools in Ocean Shores
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 4/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Ocean Shores's population at 5,777, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 66%
- Lone person
- 26%
- Owner occupied
- 70%
- Renter occupied
- 26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.00% (median rent $980/wk against a $1,275,000 price tag). Units yield 9.50% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (26%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs. The 12-month growth of +17.8% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 4.00%
- On the $1,275,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 9.50%
- On the $300,960 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- +17.8%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
85 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,599 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 28.9°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 10.0°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Ocean Shores
- What is the median house price in Ocean Shores?
- The median house price in Ocean Shores, NSW 2483 is $1,275,000 (median of 127 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $300,960. Annual growth is +17.8%.
- How much is my house worth in Ocean Shores?
- A useful starting point is the Ocean Shores median house price of $1,275,000 (units $300,960). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Ocean Shores a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Ocean Shores is 4.0%: the median weekly house rent is $980 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2483), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,275,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 17.8% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Ocean Shores is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Ocean Shores postcode?
- Ocean Shores is in the 2483 postcode, in NSW, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- Where is Ocean Shores?
- Ocean Shores is a suburb in the Tweed Shire Council area, NSW 2483.
- What is the average rent in Ocean Shores?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $980, for units it's $550.
- What schools are in Ocean Shores?
- There are 9 schools serving Ocean Shores on this page, including Ocean Shores Public School, Brunswick Heads Public School, The Pocket Public School.
- How walkable is Ocean Shores?
- Ocean Shores has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Ocean Shores?
- Ocean Shores is close to New Brighton, South Golden Beach, Billinudgel, Yelgun, The Pocket.
- What is the population of Ocean Shores?
- The population of Ocean Shores is approximately 5,777 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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