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Mount Ousley

NSW 2519 • Rest of NSW

1,611
Population (2021)
$43,264
Median Income
0.80 km²
Area
43m
Elevation
BushlandUniversity AdjacentEscarpment ViewsQuiet ResidentialNature Access

About Mount Ousley

Mount Ousley is a leafy residential suburb perched on the foothills of Mount Keira, just 4 kilometres from Wollongong's CBD in the Illawarra region. With around 1,600 residents, this compact community enjoys an elevated position with bushland surrounds and easy access to the University of Wollongong. The suburb takes its name from the steep road that crosses the Illawarra Escarpment connecting Wollongong to Sydney.

Living in Mount Ousley means embracing nature at your doorstep—walking trails wind through native bushland, and the coastal beaches are just minutes away. The suburb's proximity to the university creates a mix of academics, students, and families who value the quiet, green setting while remaining close to Wollongong's amenities. Mount Ousley attracts those seeking an escape from suburban density without sacrificing urban convenience.

Mount Ousley falls under postcode 2519 and is governed by Wollongong Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Keira electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2519
Urban Area
Wollongong
LGA
Wollongong
Federal Electorate
Cunningham
State Electorate
Keira
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.40°, 150.88°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
0.80 km²
Elevation
43m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Wollongong Station
4 km
10 min by bus
Fairy Meadow Station
2.5 km
8 min by bus

Bus Services

  • 55A, 55C — Wollongong CBD, University 5-10 min
  • 3, 7 — Fairy Meadow, North Wollongong 5-8 min
  • 887 — Sydney via Princes Highway 2h

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
80 km
By Train
1h 30min (South Coast Line from Wollongong)
By Bus
5 min to Wollongong CBD
By Car (Peak)
1h 30min (Mount Ousley Road)
By Car (Off-Peak)
1h 10min

🛣️ Most residents work in Wollongong; some commute to Sydney via train

Walkability Car-Dependent

Hilly terrain limits walkability; local bus connections to university and Wollongong CBD; car useful for escarpment access

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$500
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,450
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
42 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,602
Census 2021
1,611
▲ 0.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$32,916
Income 2021
$43,264
▲ 31.4% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,279
Born Overseas 292

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 38
  • 2. China 35
  • 3. Italy 22
  • 4. India 18
  • 5. New Zealand 18
  • 6. Vietnam 12
  • 7. Iraq 10
  • 8. Philippines 10
  • 9. Netherlands 8
  • 10. Afghanistan 7
  • 11. United States 7
  • 12. France 6
  • 13. Ireland 6
  • 14. Japan 6
  • 15. Chile 5

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 571
English 561
Scottish 186
Irish 175
Italian 135
Chinese 66
German 60
Dutch 37
Greek 37
Australian Aboriginal 34

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

908
Both parents born in Australia
437
Both parents born overseas
224
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
51.3%
No Religion
40.5%
Islam
2.3%
Buddhism
2.0%
Hinduism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
85 (5.3%)
5-14 years
202 (12.5%)
15-19 years
105 (6.5%)
20-24 years
116 (7.2%)
25-34 years
161 (10.0%)
35-44 years
195 (12.1%)
45-54 years
216 (13.4%)
55-64 years
219 (13.6%)
65-74 years
143 (8.9%)
75-84 years
96 (6.0%)
85+ years
71 (4.4%)

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