Mount Ousley
NSW 2519 · Wollongong
1,611 (2021) → 1,668 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Wollongong local government area (est. 224,373 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Mount Ousley is a moderate growth suburb in Wollongong, NSW 2519, about 66km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.17M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 64/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Mount Ousley has an overall score of 72/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2519 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (2.36%), China (2.17%), Italy (1.37%), India (1.12%), New Zealand (1.12%)
Top languages: Mandarin (2.36%), Arabic (1.61%), Greek (1.43%), Spanish (1.24%), Italian (1.06%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1025 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Elonera Montessori SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1108
Nearby (within 10km)
- Mount Ousley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 1079
- Pleasant Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1126
- Good Samaritan Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.9kmICSEA 1081
- Aspect South Coast School, Wollongong UniversityCombined · Independent · 0.9km
- Wollongong High School of the Performing ArtsSecondary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1075
- Keira High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1kmICSEA 984
- Para Meadows SchoolCombined · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 945
- Fairy Meadow Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1002
- Keiraville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1103
- Balgownie Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1076
- Gwynneville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1065
- St Brigid's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1083
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Mount Ousley
Is Mount Ousley safe?
Mount Ousley has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,607 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Mount Ousley?
In Mount Ousley, the median house price is $1.17M and the median unit price is $948K. Median weekly house rent is $832.
How far is Mount Ousley from Sydney CBD?
Mount Ousley is about 65.9 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 174 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Mount Ousley?
Mount Ousley has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1108 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Mount Ousley?
Mount Ousley has a transport score of 64/100 and 7 bus stops.