Average rent in Ocean Reef, WA — 2026

Ocean Reef is part of the Joondalup council area and sits 24km out from the Perth CBD, with around 8,125 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $525/week, which is above the Western Australia median of $337/week. About 12% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$525/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
8,125

ABS 2021

Median age
44
Distance to Perth
24 km
Households renting
12%
Separate houses
96%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
43%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Joondalup

Renting in Ocean Reef

Ocean Reef is one of the more expensive parts of Western Australia to rent in — the typical renter pays $525/week, around 56% above the state median of $337/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 86% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (96%) rather than units. That mix usually means a smaller, slower-turnover rental pool than in inner-city areas at a similar price. The suburb sits 24km from Perth, with a population of around 8,125 and a median age of 44. The biggest occupation category is Professionals. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Ocean Reef?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Ocean Reef, WA was $525. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Ocean Reef rent compare to Western Australia?+
The Western Australia state median weekly rent was $337 at the 2021 Census, while Ocean Reef came in at $525 — 56% above. Ocean Reef sits 24km from Perth, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 96% separate houses and 0% flats).
Which suburbs near Ocean Reef have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Ocean Reef's $525/week (ABS 2021) include Hillarys, Neerabup National Park, Woodvale. Winthrop, Cottesloe, Floreat sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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