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| Locality | Ocean Reef |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Joondalup |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -31.75916 |
| Longitude | 115.73615 |
| Population | 7,689 |
| Density | 1453.5 /km² |
| Area | 5.3 km² |
| Elevation | 35 m |
| Postcode | 6027 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 24 km north-northwest |
Ocean Reef is a locality in the City Of Joondalup local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 7,689. The locality covers an area of 5.3 km², giving a population density of about 1453.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 35 m above sea level. It lies approximately 24 km north-northwest of Perth. Ocean Reef is located at 31.7592°S, 115.7361°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6027.
Ocean Reef unfolds along Western Australia's sun-drenched coastline, a place where the Indian Ocean breathes a salty tang into the air, shaping a landscape of sandy shores and gentle dunes. It lies 19.3 km north-west of Dianella, WA (from Dianella, WA: bearing 318°T), and is situated 8.9 km north-north-west of Duncraig. The light here, especially as dusk begins to deepen, casts a soft, almost pearlescent glow across the water, turning the horizon into a hazy line of muted blues and greys. The character of Ocean Reef is one of open skies and the constant, murmuring presence of the sea, a gentle caress that defines its very being. The sound of waves, a low, persistent thrum, is a constant companion, a natural soundtrack to the lives lived out against this coastal canvas.
The history of Ocean Reef is inextricably linked to the development of the northern suburbs of Perth, a story of suburban expansion meeting the raw beauty of the coast. While not a place of ancient industry, its modern economy thrives on the allure of its natural setting, drawing visitors and residents to its well-maintained beaches and the popular boating facilities of its harbour. The area is a testament to careful planning, transforming what was once a more wild coastline into a vibrant residential and recreational hub. The quality of the sea breeze, carrying the scent of salt and distant flowering coastal scrub, is a distinctive feature, a refreshing breath that speaks of the ocean's proximity and the clear, expansive sky.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Ocean Reef, Western Australia. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Ocean Reef, in the City Of Joondalup local government area.
Detailed location data for Ocean Reef includes the postcode (6027), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Joondalup), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Ocean Reef is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |