9 min drive to Edgewater + 5 min transfer + 34 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
44 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2480/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
4.0%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
86%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
10.1%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.9
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Ocean Reef
Full-time 31.6%Part-time 20.2%Unemployed 2.3%Not in labour 46.0%
Dwelling Types
Ocean Reef
House 95.8%Semi-detached 4.0%
Commute Mode
Ocean Reef
Car 80.6%Transit 5.3%Walk 1.0%WFH 12.7%
Country of Birth
Australia
53.3%
England
18.0%
South Africa
4.5%
New Zealand
2.5%
Malaysia
0.8%
Language at Home
English only
89.2%
Arabic
0.3%
Italian
0.3%
Mandarin
0.3%
Vietnamese
0.3%
Frequently Asked Questions about Ocean Reef
Is Ocean Reef safe?
Ocean Reef has a safety score of 85/100, which is well above average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Mullaloo (78/100), Connolly (96/100), Heathridge (64/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Ocean Reef?
Median weekly rent in Ocean Reef is $963/wk, making it one of the most expensive suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Mullaloo ($900/wk), Connolly ($870/wk), Heathridge ($715/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Ocean Reef?
Ocean Reef has a school rating of 62/100 across 5 schools, which is above average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Prendiville Catholic College (Secondary), Ocean Reef Senior High School (Secondary), Beaumaris Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Ocean Reef from Perth CBD?
Ocean Reef is 27 minutes by car, or 67 minutes by public transport, or 48 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Ocean Reef affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Ocean Reef is $1.4M, up 13.0% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $720K. For renters, median weekly rent is $963/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Mullaloo ($1.4M), Connolly ($1.4M), Heathridge ($920K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/ocean-reef
🌳 Established🚗 Car Dependent🏖️ Beach Lifestyle👨👩👧 Family Friendly🌿 Nature & Outdoors
Ocean Reef is a well-established coastal suburb in Perth's north that draws families for its school catchments, quiet streets and beach access. The marina precinct is a defining and divisive landmark, long-awaited by some and resisted by others, now under construction and reshaping the suburb's identity. Long-term residents carry strong nostalgia for the area, while newer arrivals are drawn by its relative calm, seafront lifestyle and proximity to Joondalup.
At $1.45M and rent of $963/week, the local housing market is 42% above the Perth metro median. Ocean Reef sits a 27-minute drive from the CBD (67 min by transit), and most residents drive (64%). Residents enjoy a high safety score of 85/100, 33 points above the metro average of 52, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences. It has 5 schools with a combined rating of 62/100, well above average. The suburb's median age of 44 and household income of $2,480/week sit near the broader average.
“Man been going there my whole life, my grandma since it opened. Massive portions great for large groups. Food is always fantastic. Whenever I get Chinese from any other place I'm disappointed cos the ocean reef Chinese shop set my expectations so high.”— 34 upvotes in community discussion