Iluka vs Ocean Reef
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The verdict
Iluka rates higher for transport (57 vs 52). Ocean Reef has a shorter estimated CBD commute (85 vs 93 min).
Scores
IlukaOcean Reef
| Iluka | Ocean Reef | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 68 |
| Transport | 57 | 52 |
| Education | 66 | 63 |
| Liveability | 91 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Iluka | Ocean Reef | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,669 | 8,125 |
| Median age | 46 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,144 | $2,480 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 43.5% | 38.9% |
| Born in Australia | 45.6% | 53.3% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.9 |
Growth: Iluka Moderate Growth · Ocean Reef Moderate Growth
Property
| Iluka | 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
| Iluka | Ocean Reef | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 318 | 320 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 159 | 148 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,005 | 1,009 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Iluka | Ocean Reef | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 5 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,067 |
See the full school list on each profile: Iluka · Ocean Reef
Transport
| Iluka | Ocean Reef | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 57 | 52 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 17 | 41 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 93 | 85 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.3 km | 3.3 km |
Liveability
| Iluka | 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 | 7 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 820 m | 860 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 26.9 km | 24.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.9 km | 3.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.0 km | 4.1 km |
Population & growth
| Iluka | Ocean Reef | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,669 | 8,125 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,335 | 8,708 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,740 | 9,117 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.82% | 1.75% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Iluka or Ocean Reef?
Iluka and Ocean Reef have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better public transport, Iluka or Ocean Reef?
Iluka has the higher transport score (Iluka 57/100 vs Ocean Reef 52/100).
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