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Mount Ousley Postcode
New South Wales
Located in New South Wales, Mount Ousley is a locality approximately 66 kilometres from Sydney. The postcode for Mount Ousley is 2519, and residents use the 02 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Mount Ousley has a population of 1,611 (818 males, 792 females). The median age is 42 years.
The median weekly household income in Mount Ousley is $2,293, with a median personal income of $832 per week.
The median weekly rent is $500 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,450.
In terms of birthplace, 91% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Other countries (49), Italy (22), and India (18).
83.7% of residents speak only English at home, while 14.2% speak another language.
The employment rate in Mount Ousley shows 799 people employed (408 full-time, 277 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 3.6%.
The most common occupations are professionals (218), managers (83), and clerical & admin (66).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Mount Ousley has an IRSAD score of 1077 placing it in decile 10 (most advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Mount Ousley covers an area of 0.8 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 2015 persons per km².
Statistically, Mount Ousley sits within the Wollongong area, part of the broader Illawarra region. It falls under the Wollongong local government area.
The federal electorate for Mount Ousley is Cunningham (Provincial).
The 2519 postcode is shared by Mount Ousley along with Balgownie, Fairy Meadow, Fernhill, Mount Pleasant and Reidtown.
Mount Ousley Details
| Postcode | 2519 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 1,611 |
| Median Age | 42 years |
| Median Household Income | $2,293/week |
| Median Personal Income | $832/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $500 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $2,450 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 0.8 km² |
| Population Density | 2015/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 575 |
| Completed Year 12 | 51.0% |
| Australian Citizens | 92.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 33 (2.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (most advantaged) |
| Latitude | -34.4003 |
| Longitude | 150.8806 |
| Distance from Sydney | 66 km |
| Region (SA4) | Illawarra |
| Area (SA3) | Wollongong |
| Local Government | Wollongong |
| Federal Electorate | Cunningham |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 287 (17.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 221 (13.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 356 (22.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 435 (27.0%) |
| 65+ years | 310 (19.2%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 119 (7.4%) |
| Arthritis | 60 (3.7%) |
| Asthma | 48 (3.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 48 (3.0%) |
| Diabetes | 46 (2.9%) |
| Cancer | 26 (1.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 21 (1.3%) |
| Dementia | 3 (0.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 22 (3.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 171 (29.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 257 (44.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 123 (21.5%) |