NSW2519· Pop. 1,611Wollongong

MOUNT OUSLEY

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

46

Liveability score

55

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Real

$1,218,500

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

Real

2.7%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

4.4%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.5%

modelled estimate

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MOUNT OUSLEY shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from NSW VG · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$640/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+1.5%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

3.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.99%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

48 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.8%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020
$800k
2021
$997k
2022
$1.06m
2023
$960k
2024
$1.16m
2025
$1.17m
2026
$1.22m

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

MOUNT OUSLEY is a NSW suburb offering lower rental yield and steady price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

  • Rental yield 2.7% with stable tenant demand
  • Consistent annual growth of 4.4%
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • High entry price may limit buyer pool
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,685/wk

$45k taxable p.a.

Renters

30.8%

67.0% owner-occupier

Median age

41.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.5%

Population growth

+0.9% p.a.

Investor-owned

16.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

93%

2% apartments

Degree qualified

18.5%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

18.5%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

3.0 ha

Large block

Household size

2.7 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

3.1%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

71.0 km

Regional

Days on market

46 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

26.4%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

19.2 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

Satellite

Remote — satellite connection

Population density

23/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 2519

🏫6 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚1 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (6)

Pleasant Heights Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1126(91%)
241 students17:1 student–teacher46% girls50% top SEA quarter

Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1081(79%)
335 students15:1 student–teacher44% girls31% top SEA quarter

Mount Ousley Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1079(78%)
193 students17:1 student–teacher48% girls32% top SEA quarter

Balgownie Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1076(77%)
329 students18:1 student–teacher55% girls32% top SEA quarter

Towradgi Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1031(60%)
134 students10:1 student–teacher43% girls22% top SEA quarter

Fairy Meadow Public School

Government · Yrs P-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1002(48%)
342 students13:1 student–teacher44% girls18% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (2)

Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1075(77%)
1,169 students14:1 student–teacher68% girls34% top SEA quarter

Keira High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 984(39%)
723 students11:1 student–teacher47% girls12% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (1)

Elonera Montessori School

Independent · Yrs K-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1108(86%)
187 students10:1 student–teacher46% girls44% top SEA quarter

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Safe
95/ 100

0.6 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Above average
1062ICSEA · national avg 1000

9 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited
27/ 100
🚆 1 train🚌 3 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

17

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

medium

Coastal exposure + state climate

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