New Brighton vs Ocean Shores
The verdict
Ocean Shores is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.25M versus $1.45M in New Brighton. New Brighton is closer to the coast (190 m vs 1.6 km).
Scores
New BrightonOcean Shores
| New Brighton | Ocean Shores | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 50 |
| Transport | 60 | 64 |
| Education | 65 | 61 |
| Liveability | 31 | 27 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| New Brighton | Ocean Shores | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 368 | 5,777 |
| Median age | 45 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,634 | $1,471 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 43.3% | 38.8% |
| Born in Australia | 72.5% | 72.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.4 |
Growth: New Brighton Stable · Ocean Shores Stable
Property
| New Brighton | Ocean Shores | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.45M | $1.25M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $961K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -7.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $950 | $950 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 21 | 45 |
Median price history
Safety
| New Brighton | Ocean Shores | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 78 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 121 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 208 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 272 | 346 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,794 | 2,925 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| New Brighton | Ocean Shores | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,051 |
See the full school list on each profile: New Brighton · Ocean Shores
Transport
| New Brighton | Ocean Shores | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 60 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 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) | 630 m | 870 m |
Liveability
| New Brighton | 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 | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 2 |
| Parks | 3 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 190 m | 1.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 635.5 km | 636.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.8 km | 3.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 13.1 km | 14.3 km |
Population & growth
| New Brighton | Ocean Shores | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 368 | 5,777 |
| Estimated 2025 | 393 | 6,167 |
| Projected 2041 | 400 | 6,285 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.66% | 1.65% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, New Brighton or Ocean Shores?
Ocean Shores is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.25M versus $1.45M.
Which has better public transport, New Brighton or Ocean Shores?
Ocean Shores has the higher transport score (New Brighton 60/100 vs Ocean Shores 64/100).
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