Moving to Ocean Reef WA 6027
What the official numbers say about living in Ocean Reef — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $525 a week, against a median household income of $2,480 a week.
About 87% of homes are owner-occupied and 12% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Ocean Reef grew 0% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (8,108 → 8,125 people).
Around 86% of households are families, averaging 2.9 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, South Africa, Scotland; most spoken languages besides English: Afrikaans, Italian, Mandarin.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Ocean Reef sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (81% of workers), while 13% work from home.
Nearest train station: Joondalup, 3.2 km north-east.
Nearest bus interchange: Whitfords Bus Terminal, 6.2 km south-east.
Nearest ferry wharf: Rottnest Ferry, 7.3 km south.
Nearest airport: Perth Airport, 29.6 km south-east.
The Perth CBD is roughly 25 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 28 schools · 8 cafes & restaurants · 11 supermarkets · 40 parks · 1 beach — see them all on the Ocean Reef profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Ocean Reef Senior High School 150 m · Prendiville Catholic College 400 m · Saint Simon Peter Catholic Primary School Ocean Reef 650 m · Ocean Reef Primary School 850 m · Beaumaris Primary School 1 km · Poseidon Primary School 1.3 km · Mullaloo Beach Primary School 2.1 km · Heathridge Primary School 2.2 km
Groceries: IGA 850 m · Joe's Grocers 1.4 km · Woolworths 1.8 km · ALDI 1.9 km · Farmer Jacks 1.9 km · The Cheesecake Shop 2.1 km · City Farmers 2.1 km · IGA 2.4 km
Parks and reserves: Lexcen Park 400 m · Village Walk Park 400 m · Southern Cross Park 600 m · Prince Regent Park 800 m · Santiago Park 800 m · Baltusrol Park 1.1 km · Trigg Point Park 1.2 km · Tarolinta Park 1.3 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Ocean Reef, most often seen first: Pacific Black Duck · Eurasian Coot · Black Swan · Musk Duck · Australian White Ibis · Australian Raven.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Ocean Reef, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Reef here | 8,125 | — | 10/10 | 13% |
| Connolly | 3,675 | — | 10/10 | 15% |
| Mullaloo | 6,190 | — | 10/10 | 9% |
| Heathridge | 6,898 | — | 6/10 | 10% |
| Iluka | 5,669 | — | 10/10 | 9% |
| Currambine | 6,834 | — | 9/10 | 6% |
| Beldon | 4,094 | — | 6/10 | 7% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Joondalup — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Moore — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6027 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Ocean Reef profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $525 a week, and about 12% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 0% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 8,108 people to 8,125. It sits about 25 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Joondalup station is roughly 3.2 km away. Local government is Joondalup council, and the federal seat is Moore.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Ocean Reef vs Connolly · Ocean Reef vs Mullaloo.
Nearby guides: Connolly · Mullaloo · Heathridge · Iluka · Currambine · Beldon.
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