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Ocean Reef, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

Ocean Reef is a small city in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 7,689. Elevation: 115 ft (35 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
7,689 Population 3,697/sq mi density
115 ft Elevation 35 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
18.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone
$30,623 Median Income
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$30,623 median income, 4.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.2 / 5.0
$295,800 home value, $1,479/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population7,689
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density3,697/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$30,623
Per Capita$30,623
Unemployment4.0%

Housing

F
Home Value$295,800
Rent$1,479
Ownership87.7%
Housing Units3,076

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain18.8 in/yr
Sunny Days352/yr
Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Population7,689
Population Density3,697 / sq mi
Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Coordinates-31.7587°, 115.7360°
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceWestern Australia
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation18.8 inches (479 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$30,623
Median Age44.0 years

About Ocean Reef

Ocean Reef is a small city in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 7,689. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet (35 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.

Ocean Reef has a population of 7,689 with a density of 3,697 people per square mile, spread across 2.1 square miles. The median age is 44.0 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

7,689
Total Population
3,697
People / sq mi
44.0yrs
Median Age
13% above Australia avg
2.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Ocean Reef vs Australia Average

The median household income in Ocean Reef is $30,623, which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,623 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $589, 59% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 730 business establishments.

Income: Ocean Reef vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$30,623
59% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$30,623
Avg Weekly Wage$589

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)730

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ocean Reef is $295,800, 5% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,479 (27% above the national average of $1,163). 87.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 3,076 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.7x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$295,800
5% above Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,479
27% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership87.7%
Owner-Occupied87.7%
Renter-Occupied12.3%
Housing Units3,076

Property Tax

Climate in Ocean Reef

Ocean Reef has an average annual temperature of 18.8°C (66°F). The hottest month is Feb (25°C), the coldest is Jul (13.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 726 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.6°C / 76°F 18.1° / 31.2° 19.1
Feb 25°C / 77°F 18.4° / 31.6° 13.4
Mar 23.2°C / 74°F 16.8° / 29.7° 19.7
Apr 19.8°C / 68°F 13.8° / 25.9° 35.2
May 16.4°C / 62°F 10.4° / 22.4° 87.7
Jun 14.1°C / 57°F 8.7° / 19.5° 127.3
Jul 13.3°C / 56°F 8° / 18.6° 144.5
Aug 13.7°C / 57°F 8.3° / 19.1° 124.4
Sep 15°C / 59°F 9.6° / 20.5° 82.7
Oct 17.6°C / 64°F 11.6° / 23.5° 37.1
Nov 20.5°C / 69°F 14.3° / 26.7° 24.1
Dec 22.8°C / 73°F 16.4° / 29.3° 10.9
Ocean Reef enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 352 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average66.1°F
22% above Australia avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days352 days/yr

Geography

Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density3,697/sq mi
Coordinates-31.7587°N, 115.7360°W
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.8"
50% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.98"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.0 on Jun 2, 2005.

Jan 17, 1990 30 km E of Northam, Australia M5.2 120 km
Dec 20, 1996 61 km N of Toodyay, Australia M4.5 116 km
Mar 24, 2003 36 km NE of York, Australia M4.0 128 km
Jan 20, 1993 45 km E of Northam, Australia M3.9 135 km
Mar 15, 1999 35 km NE of York, Australia M3.7 126 km
Jan 5, 1998 41 km ENE of Northam, Australia M3.6 131 km
Apr 23, 1992 68 km NNE of Toodyay, Australia M3.3 132 km
Jun 2, 2005 52 km ENE of Northam, Australia M3.0 142 km
May 6, 2005 5 km NW of Bullsbrook, Australia M2.8 26 km
Jul 18, 2003 42 km N of Toodyay, Australia M2.8 101 km
Mar 15, 2005 46 km NE of Boddington, Australia M2.7 135 km
Jun 12, 2002 30 km SSE of Beverley, Australia M2.7 145 km
May 12, 2005 31 km ENE of Beverley, Australia M2.6 140 km
Apr 15, 2005 10 km SSW of York, Australia M2.5 95 km
Jun 14, 2002 30 km SSE of Beverley, Australia M2.5 143 km
Aug 11, 2003 25 km ENE of Beverley, Australia M2.5 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Seroja (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Seroja Category 1 263 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.5 in
February 76°F (25°C) 0.7 in Warmest
March 74°F (23°C) 0.7 in
April 68°F (20°C) 1.4 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.8 in
June 58°F (14°C) 5.6 in
July 61°F (16°C) 6.0 in Wettest
August 57°F (14°C) 4.4 in Coldest
September 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
November 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in
December 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in Driest

Ocean Reef has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 57°F in August to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.0") and December the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Ocean Reef

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ocean Reef Senior High School - - - -
Ocean Reef Primary School - - - -
Saint Simon Peter Catholic Primary School Ocean Reef - - - -
Beaumaris Primary School - - - -
Prendiville Catholic College - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ocean Reef

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Curtin Radio - A lifetime of music adult contemporary, music AAC+ 64 kbps
ABC Triple J (WA) contemporary, indi AAC+ 56 kbps
Triple M Perth rock AAC 130 kbps
ABC Perth variety AAC 94 kbps
ABC Radio Perth - AAC+ 56 kbps
SonshineFM christian AAC+ 128 kbps
Capital Community Radio 101.7FM golden music, golden oldies MP3 192 kbps
96fm - AAC+ 48 kbps
Noongar Radio aboriginal, australia AAC+ 32 kbps
SonshineFM Extra christian AAC+ 128 kbps
MyFM Perth punk, ska MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Ocean Reef

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ferry Tram B15
Ferry Tram B15
Freshwater Bay Museum
Freshwater Bay Museum
Gallop House
Gallop House
Motor Museum of Western Australia
Museum of Natural History
Museum of Perth
Museum of Perth
Old Central Fire Station Heritage Centre
Old Central Fire Station Heritage Centre
Pilots Boatshed
Railway Museum
Railway Museum
Revolutions
Salt Store
Scitech
Scitech
South Perth Historical Society
South Perth Historical Society
Subiaco Museum
Subiaco Museum
Tractor Musem
Wadjemup Museum
Western Australian Museum Boola Bardip
Western Australian Museum Boola Bardip

Libraries in Ocean Reef

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
105 TL Robertson Library0.0
200A John Curtin Library0.0
200A John Curtin Library0.0
Altone Park Public Library0.0
Ballajura Libary0.0
Bassendean Memorial Library0.0
Bayswater Library0.0
Bayswater Library0.0
Cambridge Library0.0
Cambridge Library0.0
City of Perth Library0.0
City of South Perth Library0.0
City of South Perth Library0.0
Claremont Library0.0
Claremont Library0.0
Clarkson Library0.0
Dianella Library0.0
Duncraig Library0.0
Duncraig SHS Library0.0
Edith Cowan University Library Mount Lawley (Building 8)0.0
Elizabeth Myles Library0.0
Ellenbrook Public Library0.0
FamilyHistoryWA0.0
FamilyHistoryWA0.0
Forrest Library0.0
Forrest Library0.0
Girrawheen Library0.0
Guildford Public Library0.0
Inglewood Library0.0
Joondalup Library0.0
Karrinyup Public Library0.0
Maylands Public Library0.0
Maylands Public Library0.0
Mirrabooka Library0.0
Mirrabooka Library0.0
Morley Public Library0.0
Morley Public Library0.0
Mount Claremont Library0.0
Mount Claremont Library0.0
Nedlands Library0.0
Nedlands Library0.0
Osborne Park Library0.0
Osborne Park Library0.0
Reid Library0.0
Ruth Faulkner Library0.0
Scarborough Library0.0
School library0.0
State Library of Western Australia0.0
State Library of Western Australia0.0
Subiaco Library0.0
The Grove Library0.0
Vincent Library0.0
Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre0.0
Whitford's Library0.0
Woodvale public library0.0

Farmers Markets in Ocean Reef

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Malaga Markets
Morley Markets
Scarborough Sunset Markets
Subi Farmers Market
Subi Farmers Market

Cafes in Ocean Reef

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Allegria

Dentists in Ocean Reef

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Reef Dental Centre

Veterinaries in Ocean Reef

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #624151323

Gas Stations in Ocean Reef

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caltex

Gyms in Ocean Reef

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

C2 Martial Arts

Breweries in Ocean Reef

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bright Tank Brewery
Bright Tank Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Ocean Reef

TeamLeagueDivision
Belmont Park Racecourse
Gloucester Park
HBF Park
Perth Stadium
RAC Arena
WACA Ground
Western Australian Athletics Stadium

Airports Near Ocean Reef

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Perth International AirportPERLarge Airport
Perth Jandakot AirportJADMedium Airport
RAAF Base Pearce-Medium Airport
Beermullah Airstrip-Small Airport
Bindoon Hill Airstrip-Small Airport
Chittering Airstrip-Small Airport
Greenside Airstrip-Small Airport
HMAS Stirling Military Airport-Small Airport
Langley Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Murray Field-Small Airport
RAAF Gingin-Small Airport
Rottnest Island AirportRTSSmall Airport
Serpentine Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Ocean Reef

45 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Akasha Wellness Clinic
Australian Clinicallabs
Be Mindful Nutrition
boss
Bramis
Cancer Council Shop
Capacity Health
Carlisle Medical Centre
Craig Boulton Podiatry
Derbal Yerrigan Health Service
Enhance Psychology WA
Fitzgerald Medical Practice
Floreat Medical
Genisis Care
Heart Foundation
Hollywood Clinic
Hollywood Ramsay Clinic
Hollywood Ramsay Clinic - Fenwick Day Unit
Hollywood Specialist Centre
Horizons physiotherapy
Intensive Care Unit
Maternity Clinic King Edward
National 360
Northbridge Medical Centre
Ocean Village Medical Centre
Our Place
Perth Eye Hospital
Perth Laser Vision
Perth Radiological Clinic
Perth Radiological Clinic
Perth Radiological Clinic
Rejuva Cosmetic Clinic
Scalp Micropigmentation WA
Sexual Health Quarters
SILK Laser Clinics Innaloo
Sleep WA
Southern Clinic
Specialist Sportscare W.A.
St John Urgent Care
State Major Trauma Unit
The Walk-in GP
Up! Chiropractic
Wembley Family Medical Practice
Wembley Medical Centre
Youth Lab Claremont

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Perth

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ocean Reef

What is the population of Ocean Reef?

Ocean Reef has a population of 7,689 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 3,697 people per square mile, spread across 2.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Ocean Reef expensive to live in?

The median household income is $30,623, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $295,800 (5% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,479 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Ocean Reef?

Ocean Reef enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 352 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.8 inches.

How is the job market in Ocean Reef?

Ocean Reef has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $589. There are 730 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ocean Reef?

The median home value in Ocean Reef is $295,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,479. The homeownership rate is 87.7%.

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