Brunswick Heads vs Ocean Shores
The verdict
Ocean Shores is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.25M versus $1.78M in Brunswick Heads. Brunswick Heads rates higher for liveability (37 vs 27). On the separate residential safety score, Ocean Shores rates higher (78 vs 22/100 in Brunswick Heads).
Scores
| Brunswick Heads | Ocean Shores | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 50 |
| Transport | 64 | 64 |
| Education | 62 | 61 |
| Liveability | 37 | 27 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Brunswick Heads | Ocean Shores | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,905 | 5,777 |
| Median age | 47 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,280 | $1,471 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.6% | 38.8% |
| Born in Australia | 75.0% | 72.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.4 |
Growth: Brunswick Heads Stable · Ocean Shores Stable
Property
| Brunswick Heads | Ocean Shores | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.78M | $1.25M |
| Median unit price | $1.30M | $961K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -7.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $950 | $950 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.2% | 4.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 64 | 45 |
Median price history
Safety
| Brunswick Heads | Ocean Shores | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 22 | 78 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 630 | 121 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 420 | 208 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 630 | 346 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 12,493 | 2,925 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Brunswick Heads | Ocean Shores | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,025 | 1,051 |
See the full school list on each profile: Brunswick Heads · Ocean Shores
Transport
| Brunswick Heads | Ocean Shores | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 64 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.9 km | 870 m |
Liveability
| Brunswick Heads | Ocean Shores | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.5°C | 20.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 13 | 2 |
| Parks | 3 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.5 km | 1.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 631.6 km | 636.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.2 km | 3.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.2 km | 14.3 km |
Population & growth
| Brunswick Heads | Ocean Shores | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,905 | 5,777 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,033 | 6,167 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,072 | 6,285 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.64% | 1.65% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Brunswick Heads or Ocean Shores?
Ocean Shores has the higher residential safety score (Brunswick Heads 22/100 vs Ocean Shores 78/100).
Which is more affordable, Brunswick Heads or Ocean Shores?
Ocean Shores is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.25M versus $1.78M.
Which has better schools, Brunswick Heads or Ocean Shores?
Ocean Shores has a higher average school ICSEA (Brunswick Heads 1025 vs Ocean Shores 1051; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Brunswick Heads or Ocean Shores?
Brunswick Heads and Ocean Shores have similar transport scores.
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