Mount Ousley at a glance
Walk score
28
Car dependent
Population
1,611
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Mount Ousley.
The postcode for Mount Ousley is 2519 (NSW).
Mount Ousley (2519) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW.
Mount Ousley has roughly 1,611 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Mount Ousley scores 28/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mount Ousley's population at 1,611, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,611
Median age
42
Family households
78%
Lone person
18%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$500/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
1,611
Median age: 42
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Safety
Crime and safety.
44
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
28
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mount Ousley.
Local schools for Mount Ousley
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Government School Catchment
Mount Ousley Public School
Pleasant Heights Public School
Keira High School
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Frequently asked
About Mount Ousley.
- What is the Mount Ousley postcode?
- Mount Ousley is in the 2519 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- Where is Mount Ousley?
- Mount Ousley is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2519, in the Wollongong City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mount Ousley?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $500.
- What schools are in Mount Ousley?
- There are 20 schools serving Mount Ousley on this page, including Mount Ousley Public School, Elonera Montessori School, Pleasant Heights Public School.
- How walkable is Mount Ousley?
- Mount Ousley has a Walk Score of 28 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Mount Ousley?
- Mount Ousley is close to Keiraville, Fairy Meadow, Mount Pleasant, Balgownie, Reidtown.
- What is the population of Mount Ousley?
- The population of Mount Ousley is approximately 1,611 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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