Offshore wind farms (OWF) are becoming crucial parts of Australian renewable energy plans to contribute to the goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. In order to achieve the net-zero target, six regions have been identified as potential locations for developing offshore wind projects, promising thousands of new local jobs to marine and coastal communities. Nevertheless, social acceptance has proven to be a significant barrier in the development of OWF worldwide. Despite growing attention to environmental and economic dimensions, there remains a lack of studies conducted on community acceptance for OWF in the Australian context. Australia can benefit from the lessons of elsewhere, with a substantial body of international literature examining the economic and social implications of the offshore wind industry. Drawing on global and Australian studies, this article attempts to explore the concept of social acceptance of OWF, identifying the key social-related challenges, stakeholder perspectives, and key factors that shape public attitudes toward OWF projects. Further, this review categories factors affecting social acceptance into the three dimensions of social acceptance: socio-political acceptance, community acceptance, and market acceptance. The review concludes by highlighting the importance of integrating social indicators and participatory approaches into offshore wind planning to strengthen trust, equity, and legitimacy in decision-making processes.