Ocean Shores, NSW 2483

3.5(8 reviews)

Ranked 24th best suburb by locals in Richmond-Tweed Region, NSW

Great for

  • Neighbourly spirit
  • Internet access
  • Clean & green
  • Peace and quiet
  • Safe and sound

Not great for

  • Nightlife
  • Shopping options
  • Eating out
  • Public transport
  • Pest-free

Who lives here?

  • Families With Kids
  • Retirees
  • Professionals
  • LGBTQ+
  • Beach Lovers

Reviews of Ocean Shores, NSW

"One word “flood”"

Be sure to stock up on food and water because when it rains you will get flooded in with no electricity (I lived it and it sucked) house will flood unless your on one of the high streets. There is no drainage!
God knows why anyone would pay so much to live here. 15 years ago you could buy a house for a couple of hundred thousand.
Roads are terrible with a council that doesn’t like spending money.
Be prepared to get eaten alive by mosquitoes, bat shit on your car and don’t get me started on the cane toads.

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"Footpaths and playgrounds needed!"

Great for

  • Family friendly beaches
  • Quiet and safe

Not great for

  • Footpaths please!
  • Playgrounds for kids
  • Shops are okay but improvements planned

Who lives here?

  • Professionals
  • Singles
  • Families with kids
  • Retirees
  • LGBT+
  • Students
  • Country Lovers
  • Beach Lovers
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"Family sized houses on large blocks"

Friendlly place, great to come home to at the end of the day. The shopping precinct is undergoing chage and development. Byron Bay is just down the road and there are employment opportunities in all directions.

Great for

  • Close to everything
  • Family friendly beaches
  • Quiet and safe

Not great for

  • Shops are okay but improvements planned

Who lives here?

  • Professionals
  • Singles
  • Families with kids
  • Retirees
  • Tourists
  • LGBT+
  • Trendy & Stylish
  • Beach Lovers
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"Peaceful, Friendly and Quiet"

Moved from Sydney four years ago and we love it here. People are friendly and laid back. Lots of amenities and things to do. Byron is close by as are all the services in the Gold Coast. With SE QLD taking off, lots of people now commute from here to work there. Great beach side, quiet beaches and safe ones to swim in for the kids. Some lovely little cafes and bars in Brunswick Heads.

Property is reasonable and we don't regret having moved here.

Great for

  • Quiet and safe
  • Family friendly beaches
  • Close to everything

Not great for

  • Shops are okay but improvements planned
  • Not enough GPs and Dentists

Who lives here?

  • Professionals
  • Families with kids
  • Retirees
  • LGBT+
  • Hipsters
  • Country Lovers
  • Beach Lovers
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Redstar

There are about a dozen doctors in ocean shores and several dentists too ! Not sure how many you were expecting?

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"Its great but far from paradise"

Unless you don't mind being eaten alive by sandflies and midges, poor (or no) mobile reception in many areas, and next to no medicare facilities for your average jo. Folks are amongst the best in the country though.

Who lives here?

  • Families with kids
  • Retirees
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"A spirited community - with beach, river and life style, not over run by the masses."

Ocean Shores is an oasis away from the tourist hoards that invade most weekends and holidays into surrounding towns. There is a friendly community spirit throughout. Kids and their dogs just love the river, creeks and deserted beach. Probably the best place to live being so close to Byron and the Gold Coast just up the road. I don't think I'll be able to live in the city again.

Who lives here?

  • Families with kids
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"Safe, family friendly and next door to the beach"

Ocean shores is safe, family friendly, next to the beach and river and close to brunswick heads were all the restaurants and pubs are.

Who lives here?

  • Families with kids
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"Excellent Street - Quiet and friendly - No flooding."

Who lives here?

  • Professionals
  • Families with kids
  • Retirees
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