Ocean Shores at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
5,777
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Ocean Shores.
The postcode for Ocean Shores is 2483 (NSW).
Ocean Shores (2483) sits in the Tweed region of NSW.
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.
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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 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1304mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Gold Coast Seaway station, 19.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
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.
Population
5,777
Median age
43
Family households
66%
Lone person
26%
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· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$480/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$508/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
5,777
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
200
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
4
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Ocean Shores.
Local schools for Ocean Shores
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Government School Catchment
Ocean Shores Public School
Brunswick Heads Public School
The Pocket Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1304 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
12.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Ocean Shores.
- 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 regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2483, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Ocean Shores?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $480, for units it's $508.
- 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 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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