Ocean Shores, New South Wales
| Ocean Shores New South Wales | |||||||||
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View of Ocean Shores from Lookout Park | |||||||||
| Coordinates | 28°31′19″S 153°32′24″E / 28.52194°S 153.54000°E | ||||||||
| Population | 4,818 (2021 census) | ||||||||
| Established | 1977 | ||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2483 | ||||||||
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) | ||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Byron Shire | ||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Ballina | ||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Richmond | ||||||||
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Ocean Shores is a coastal town in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia with Billinudgel to the north and South Golden Beach and New Brighton to the east of the town. Established in 1977, 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 2021 census, Ocean Shores had a population of 4,818 people.