Ocean Shores vs South Golden Beach
The verdict
Ocean Shores is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.30M versus $1.38M in South Golden Beach. Ocean Shores rates higher for transport (64 vs 54). South Golden Beach is closer to the coast (370 m vs 1.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, South Golden Beach rates higher (98 vs 78/100 in Ocean Shores).
Scores
| Ocean Shores | South Golden Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 47 |
| Transport | 64 | 54 |
| Education | 61 | 61 |
| Liveability | 27 | 27 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ocean Shores | South Golden Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,777 | 887 |
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,471 | $1,620 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.8% | 39.6% |
| Born in Australia | 72.7% | 76.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.5 |
Growth: Ocean Shores Stable · South Golden Beach Stable
Property
| Ocean Shores | South Golden Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.30M | $1.38M |
| Median unit price | $1.03M | $1.15M |
| House price YoY | 10.1% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $995 | $995 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.9% | 3.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 33 | 36 |
Median price history
Safety
| Ocean Shores | South Golden Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 78 | 98 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 121 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 208 | 113 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 346 | 225 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,462 | 3,946 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ocean Shores | South Golden Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,047 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Ocean Shores · South Golden Beach
Transport
| Ocean Shores | South Golden Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 54 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| 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) | 870 m | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| Ocean Shores | South Golden Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 1 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.6 km | 370 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 636.0 km | 637.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.3 km | 4.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.3 km | 15.6 km |
Population & growth
| Ocean Shores | South Golden Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,777 | 887 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,167 | 947 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,285 | 965 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.65% | 1.65% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ocean Shores or South Golden Beach?
South Golden Beach has the higher residential safety score (Ocean Shores 78/100 vs South Golden Beach 98/100).
Which is more affordable, Ocean Shores or South Golden Beach?
Ocean Shores is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.30M versus $1.38M.
Which has better public transport, Ocean Shores or South Golden Beach?
Ocean Shores has the higher transport score (Ocean Shores 64/100 vs South Golden Beach 54/100).
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