Ocean View
At a median age of 50, Ocean View runs 10 years older than the national figure, and that single fact shapes almost everything else about the suburb. Set across 39.86 square kilometres with just 1,022 residents, it registers a density of 25.6 people per km2, placing it firmly in the low-density, semi-rural range. Household income sits at the 83.1st percentile nationally, above average despite the remote setting, and every dwelling recorded is a separate house. Only 7% of residents rent, compared to national averages closer to 30%, because 37.8% own outright and 55.2% hold mortgages, pointing to an established owner base rather than a transient rental market.
Population
1,022
Median Age
50.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,184/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
7
Median House
$508K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The median house price is estimated at $508,000, modest compared to Brisbane metropolitan suburbs, and mortgage stress is low: repayments average $2,175 per month, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 23%, well below the 30% stress threshold. Every dwelling in the suburb is a separate house, with 54.9% having 4 or more bedrooms, giving buyers large family-sized homes at prices lower than inner metro areas. The ownership structure favours buyers: 37.8% own outright and 55.2% hold mortgages, leaving only 7% renting. For buyers seeking space and lower density than suburban Brisbane, this price point is significantly below state medians in coastal and near-metro markets, making entry more accessible than comparable lifestyle corridors.
For Buyers
The median house price is estimated at $508,000, modest compared to Brisbane metropolitan suburbs, and mortgage stress is low: repayments average $2,175 per month, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 23%, well below the 30% stress threshold. Every dwelling in the suburb is a separate house, with 54.9% having 4 or more bedrooms, giving buyers large family-sized homes at prices lower than inner metro areas. The ownership structure favours buyers: 37.8% own outright and 55.2% hold mortgages, leaving only 7% renting. For buyers seeking space and lower density than suburban Brisbane, this price point is significantly below state medians in coastal and near-metro markets, making entry more accessible than comparable lifestyle corridors.
For Investors
The investment case is cautious. Weekly rent sits at $350, which against the $508,000 median implies a gross yield around 3.6%, low by Queensland regional standards. The vacancy rate of 11.5% is the key concern, well above a healthy 3% threshold, indicating more supply than tenants. The renter pool is thin at only 7% of households, so landlords compete for a small number of active tenants. Development activity confirms limited new demand: only 6 applications were lodged in the past 12 months, mostly outbuildings and minor works, not new dwellings. The suburb's aging profile and low mobility rate of 21.2% annual turnover suggest a stable but slow-moving market where capital growth rather than rental yield drives returns.
Development Activity
Total DAs
24
Last 12 Months
7
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-12.5%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
Ocean View's median age of 50 sits 10 years above the national figure, making it one of the older resident profiles in the Moreton Bay region. The population of 1,022 skews heavily toward established families and retirees: 42.8% of households are couples without children, while one-parent families are absent from the data. University qualifications reach 34.5%, which is 4.4 percentage points above the national figure, suggesting a professional cohort that has chosen semi-rural living. Ancestry is predominantly Anglo-Celtic, led by English (467 residents), Irish (133) and Scottish (117). Overseas-born residents account for 21%, marginally below the national average, and 78.8% of residents had not moved in the previous year, one of the higher stability rates recorded.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
100.0%
Houses
N/A
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Every recorded dwelling is a separate house, an unusually high concentration compared to most Queensland suburbs that typically carry some apartment or semi-detached stock. Large homes dominate: 54.9% have 4 or more bedrooms and 32.3% have 3 bedrooms, so the stock is suited to families and lifestyle buyers rather than investors seeking compact rentals. Tenure reflects an owner-occupier suburb: 37.8% own outright, 55.2% carry a mortgage, and only 7% rent. The $508,000 median house price is paired with $2,175 monthly mortgage repayments and a 23% mortgage-to-income ratio, below the stress threshold. The 11.5% vacancy rate is the outlier, high for a suburb with so few renters, likely reflecting holiday or secondary-residence properties across the 39.86 square kilometre area.
Mortgage / mo
$2,175
Rent / wk
$350
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$941
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
11.5%
Unoccupied
48
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
16.0%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.0%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
42.8%
Couples, no children
846
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads employment at 15.3% of the workforce, followed by Professional/Technical services at 14% and Education at 11.8%. Construction accounts for 9.7% and Public Administration 7.8%, a mix that reflects residents working across the Moreton Bay and Brisbane regions rather than a local job base. By occupation, Professionals (124 workers) and Managers (94) are the two largest groups, consistent with the above-average university qualification rate of 34.5%. The unemployment rate is 3%, in line with national averages, and 66% of employed residents work full-time. Household income at the 83.1st percentile nationally suggests that despite the rural setting, residents earn well above state median household incomes, likely because many commute to professional roles in Brisbane.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
66.0%
Part-time
31.0%
Participation
52.0%
Employed
447
Occupations
Top Industries
University
34.5%
Postgraduate
10.2%
Born Overseas
21.0%
Dwellings
367
Transport to Work
Car dependency is near-total, with 92.1% of residents driving to work, well above the national average, which is expected given the 25.6 people per km2 density and limited public transport. The volunteering rate of 16.5% indicates a reasonably engaged community for its size. Housing stress is low: rent-to-income sits at 16% and mortgage-to-income at 23%, both comfortably below standard stress benchmarks. The need-for-assistance rate is 5.1%, modest for an area with a median age of 50. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary, so families depend on schools in surrounding communities. Crime data is unavailable in this dataset. The low-density environment and minimal rental pressure suit owner-occupiers, particularly those seeking space and quieter living compared to denser Brisbane suburbs.
Drive
92.1%
Public Transport
N/A
Walk / Cycle
2.7%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Ocean View compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ocean View a good suburb to live in?
Ocean View suits established owner-occupiers and lifestyle seekers more than young renters. Household income sits at the 83.1st percentile nationally, housing stress is low with a mortgage-to-income ratio of 23%, and 78.8% of residents choose to stay year on year. The trade-off is high car dependency at 92.1% and no recorded schools within the suburb boundary.
What is the median house price in Ocean View?
The median house price is estimated at $508,000, based on rent data from 2025. Weekly rent averages $350 and monthly mortgage repayments run around $2,175. Every dwelling is a separate house, with 54.9% having 4 or more bedrooms, so buyers get large homes at a price point well below most coastal Queensland markets.
What schools are in Ocean View?
No schools are recorded inside the Ocean View suburb boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs within the Moreton Bay region. Despite the lack of local schools, the suburb has a university qualification rate of 34.5%, which is 4.4 percentage points above the national figure.
Is Ocean View safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Ocean View in this dataset. As contextual indicators, the suburb records a low unemployment rate of 3%, household income at the 83.1st percentile nationally, and a high owner-occupier rate of 93%, all characteristics associated with lower crime rates in similar low-density Australian suburbs.
Is Ocean View good for property investment?
The investment case is limited by a high vacancy rate of 11.5% and a thin renter pool of only 7% of households. Weekly rent of $350 against a $508,000 median gives a gross yield around 3.6%, below targets for yield-focused investors. Only 6 development applications were lodged in 12 months, signalling limited demand growth. Capital growth is the more plausible return driver.
How is Ocean View's population changing?
Ocean View's population of 1,022 is stable and slowly aging. The median age of 50 is 10 years above the national figure, and 78.8% of residents stayed at the same address in the year prior to the Census. Development activity is minimal at 6 applications in 12 months, and the low renter share of 7% points to a settled, low-turnover community rather than a growing one.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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