Ocean Shores, NSW 2483 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Ocean Shores is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2483, home to 5,777 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Tweed local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 639 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 5,777
- Median age
- 43 years
- Median household income
- $1,471 /week
- Median personal income
- $711 /week
- Median family income
- $1,743 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Byron
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Richmond - Tweed
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Richmond
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $508 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,893
- Rent share of household income
- 35%
Schools
- Brunswick Heads Public School
- Ocean Shores Public School
- Mullumbimby Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 9 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 18 bus stops
- Coomburra Cres At Bobra Glen
- Goondooloo Dr At Wirruna Av
- Orana Rd After Yengarie Way
- Goondooloo Dr Opp Wattar Ct
- Coomburra Cres At Ceron Ct
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 7 parks and reserves
- 1 supermarket
- 1 playground
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 48.9% of the 2,838 resolvable premises in Ocean Shores. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 48.9%
- Fibre to the Curb: 14.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 35.3%
- Fixed Wireless: 1.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 620 across postcode 2483 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 6% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 167 violent offences, 134 theft, 90 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ocean Shores?
Ocean Shores (NSW 2483) had 5,777 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Byron local government area.
What is the median rent in Ocean Shores?
The median advertised rent in Ocean Shores is $508/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Ocean Shores?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Ocean Shores covering government sectors. Nearest include: Brunswick Heads Public School (2.5 km), Ocean Shores Public School (3.3 km), Mullumbimby Public School (4.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Ocean Shores?
Ocean Shores is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (48.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Ocean Shores?
Across postcode 2483, 620 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (167), theft (134), property damage (90). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Ocean Shores?
18 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Ocean Shores centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 9 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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