Full-time 21.5%Part-time 22.2%Unemployed 1.3%Not in labour 54.9%
Dwelling Types
Ocean Beach
House 94.4%Semi-detached 0.8%Other 4.8%
Commute Mode
Ocean Beach
Car 81.3%Transit 0.8%Bicycle 1.0%Walk 2.6%WFH 14.3%
Country of Birth
Australia
71.2%
England
9.9%
South Africa
2.3%
New Zealand
1.4%
Philippines
0.3%
Language at Home
English only
97.4%
Frequently Asked Questions about Ocean Beach
Is Ocean Beach safe?
Ocean Beach has a safety score of 81/100, which is well above average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Violent crime rates are higher than property crime, which is unusual for Perth. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Denmark (49/100), Shadforth (WA) (95/100), Scotsdale (97/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Ocean Beach?
Median weekly rent in Ocean Beach is $773/wk, putting it on the pricier side for Perth. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Denmark ($700/wk), Shadforth (WA) ($770/wk), Scotsdale ($400/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
Is Ocean Beach affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Ocean Beach is $950K, up 6.7% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $685K. For renters, median weekly rent is $773/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Denmark ($860K), Shadforth (WA) ($1.1M), Scotsdale ($1.6M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/ocean-beach
Ocean Beach is a modest-sized suburb around 365 km from central Perth with a population of 1,014. The median house price is $950k and rent of $773/week, 7% below the Perth metro median.
Safety is a strength: the crime score of 81/100 is 29 points above the metro average of 52, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences. At 50, the median age is higher than average, and households earn $1,369/week.