Ocean Shores, New South Wales

Ocean Shores New South Wales
View of Ocean Shores from Lookout Park
Ocean Shores
Coordinates	28°31′19″S 153°32′24″E / 28.52194°S 153.54000°E / -28.52194; 153.54000Coordinates: 28°31′19″S 153°32′24″E / 28.52194°S 153.54000°E / -28.52194; 153.54000
Population	4,870 (2011 census)
Established	1977
Postcode(s)	2483
Elevation	3 m (10 ft)
Location	780 km (485 mi) from Sydney 147 km (91 mi) from Brisbane 20 km (12 mi) from Byron Bay
LGA(s)	Byron Shire
State electorate(s)	Ballina
Federal Division(s)	Richmond
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall  ? ? 1,723.5 mm 67.9 in

Ocean Shores is a coastal town in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia. Established in 1969, Ocean Shores was originally a land holding owned by Wendell West of Washington with backing from American singer Pat Boone, and was named after Boone's residence in Ocean Shores, Washington. It is located in the Brunswick Valley - a valley including the towns of Mullumbimby and Brunswick Heads. The town has a local shopping complex and a large golf course. At the 2011 census, Ocean Shores had a population of 4,870 people.

Ocean Shores has a subtropical climate throughout the year. Summer is generally warm to hot with a few days reaching above 30 degrees. Winter is cool to mild with around two days under 14 degrees. Normal day maximums are around 20 degrees. Spring and Autumn are mild to warm, with maximums around 25 and higher with few days below it. Winds come from all directions which means there are warm northerly days or mild southerly days. Spring is dry and windy. Thunderstorms are also common in Summer.

Southern Ocean Shores is located on the edge of the Brunswick River catchment, which means most of the terrain is elevated and has terrific sea views. Northern Ocean Shores is located on mostly flat land on the beach. The north arm of the Brunswick River weaves through the north of the town.

Ocean Shores Public School and Ocean Shores Pre-School are located in Ocean Shores North. A canal called 'Capriconia Canal' runs through Ocean Shores North and connects to Yelgun Creek. Most of Ocean Shores North lies next to the Billinudgel Nature Reserve.

Ocean Shores is located on the New South Wales side of the New South Wales/Queensland border. Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, is closer than Sydney, the capital of New South Wales. The closest urban areas are Lismore and Tweed Heads.