NSW Property Intelligence
Ocean ShoresNSW 2483
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. Ocean Shores is home to ~5,777 residents (median age 43), with 26% of households renting.
Rent in Ocean Shores
The median house rent in Ocean Shores is $960/week (163 new leases). Units have a median of $605/week (68 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2483, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $538/wk | $522/wk |
| 2 | $695/wk | $650/wk |
| 3 | $950/wk | $750/wk |
| 4+ | $1200/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Ocean Shores fall in the intake zones of Ocean Shores Public School, Mullumbimby High School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Ocean Shores Public School#510 of 2159 in NSW
- Mullumbimby High School#712 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Ocean Shores has 2 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register — including Kool Beanz Academy Ocean Shores, Ocean Shores Early Learning Centre.
Shopping
Nearby shopping centres include Ocean Village Shopping Centre.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Ocean Shores (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 33 | Upward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 8 | Upward |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9 | Downward |
Development activity
83 development applications were lodged in Ocean Shores over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Ocean Shores — quick answers
What is the median rent in Ocean Shores?
Houses in Ocean Shores (postcode 2483) have a median asking rent of $960/week; units have a median of $605/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Ocean Shores?
Ocean Shores addresses can be zoned for Ocean Shores Public School, Mullumbimby High School. Ocean Shores Public School ranks in roughly the top 24% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Ocean Shores?
Ocean Shores has 2 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register.
How much development is happening in Ocean Shores?
83 development applications were lodged in Ocean Shores in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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