Connolly vs Ocean Reef
The verdict
Connolly rates higher for liveability (97 vs 89). Ocean Reef is closer to the coast (860 m vs 2.3 km).
Scores
ConnollyOcean Reef
| Connolly | Ocean Reef | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 68 |
| Transport | 59 | 52 |
| Education | 61 | 63 |
| Liveability | 97 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Connolly | Ocean Reef | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,675 | 8,125 |
| Median age | 47 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,304 | $2,480 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 36.3% | 38.9% |
| Born in Australia | 46.3% | 53.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.9 |
Growth: Connolly Moderate Growth · Ocean Reef Moderate Growth
Property
| Connolly | Ocean Reef | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Connolly | Ocean Reef | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 327 | 320 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 163 | 148 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,007 | 1,009 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Connolly | Ocean Reef | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 5 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,059 | 1,067 |
See the full school list on each profile: Connolly · Ocean Reef
Transport
| Connolly | Ocean Reef | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 59 | 52 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 10 | 41 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 86 | 85 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.6 km | 3.3 km |
Liveability
| Connolly | Ocean Reef | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 1 |
| Parks | 5 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.3 km | 860 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 24.7 km | 24.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.0 km | 3.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.4 km | 4.1 km |
Population & growth
| Connolly | Ocean Reef | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,675 | 8,125 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,994 | 8,708 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,176 | 9,117 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.10% | 1.75% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Connolly or Ocean Reef?
Connolly and Ocean Reef have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Connolly or Ocean Reef?
Ocean Reef has a higher average school ICSEA (Connolly 1059 vs Ocean Reef 1067; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Connolly or Ocean Reef?
Connolly has the higher transport score (Connolly 59/100 vs Ocean Reef 52/100).
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