Mount Ousley vs North Wollongong
The verdict
North Wollongong is more affordable, with a median house price of $963K versus $1.20M in Mount Ousley. North Wollongong rates higher for transport (91 vs 64). North Wollongong is closer to the coast (610 m vs 2.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Mount Ousley rates higher (100 vs 13/100 in North Wollongong).
Scores
| Mount Ousley | North Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 87 |
| Transport | 64 | 91 |
| Education | 68 | 72 |
| Liveability | 84 | 96 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mount Ousley | North Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,611 | 2,299 |
| Median age | 42 | 30 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,293 | $1,549 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 48.1% | 53.8% |
| Born in Australia | 79.4% | 67.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2 |
Growth: Mount Ousley Moderate Growth · North Wollongong Moderate Growth
Property
| Mount Ousley | North Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.20M | $963K |
| Median unit price | $948K | $749K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 34 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Mount Ousley | North Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 13 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 124 | 478 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 62 | 478 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 186 | 652 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,731 | 22,227 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mount Ousley | North Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,106 | 1,008 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mount Ousley · North Wollongong
Transport
| Mount Ousley | North Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 91 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 7 | 29 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.5 km | 760 m |
Liveability
| Mount Ousley | North Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,250 | 1,250 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 11 |
| Parks | 5 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 12 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.1 km | 610 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 65.9 km | 65.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.3 km | 860 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.7 km | 2.3 km |
Population & growth
| Mount Ousley | North Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,611 | 2,299 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,668 | 2,380 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,940 | 2,769 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.87% | 0.87% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mount Ousley or North Wollongong?
Mount Ousley has the higher residential safety score (Mount Ousley 100/100 vs North Wollongong 13/100).
Which is more affordable, Mount Ousley or North Wollongong?
North Wollongong is more affordable, with a median house price of $963K versus $1.20M.
Which has better schools, Mount Ousley or North Wollongong?
Mount Ousley has a higher average school ICSEA (Mount Ousley 1106 vs North Wollongong 1008; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mount Ousley or North Wollongong?
North Wollongong has the higher transport score (Mount Ousley 64/100 vs North Wollongong 91/100).
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