๐Ÿ“ฎ Mount Ousley postcode: 2518

Mount Ousley Median Property Value & Market Data (NSW)

Mount Ousley, New South Walesยท Wollongongยท 2518
Mount Ousley has a median property value in line with New South Wales averagesUpdated 30 May 2026

Price Score

6.0/10

Mount Ousley has a median property value in line with New South Wales averages

Key Facts

Median Price Range
$900kโ€“$1.2M
Suburb
Mount Ousley, NSW
Key Price Driver
Proximity to CBD and school catchments
Climate Risk Impact
Increasingly affects property values โ€” get a report
Postcode
2519
Highest high-risk exposure
10.7% of land (bushfire)

Median Property Value Analysis

Mount Ousley in New South Wales sits within the broader property market of the region. The median property value provides a benchmark for home buyers evaluating the suburb against neighbouring areas and state averages across New South Wales. Understanding where a suburb sits in the price spectrum is a critical first step in property research.

Property values in Mount Ousley are influenced by factors including location, housing stock diversity, school catchments, transport access, and increasingly climate risk exposure. The median price represents the middle point of all sales โ€” half sold for more, half for less โ€” and is the most commonly cited benchmark in Australian property market reporting. Domain and CoreLogic both publish suburb-level median price data that can be compared across New South Wales.

For buyers considering Mount Ousley, the relationship between property value and climate risk is becoming increasingly important. Properties in areas with lower exposure to flood, bushfire, and extreme heat may hold value better over the long term as climate risk awareness grows among Australian home buyers.

To make an informed property decision in Mount Ousley, an address-level assessment is essential. Get a complete ClimateNest report for your shortlisted property including climate risk scores, projected insurance costs, and long-term value outlook to complement your market research.

Mount Ousley (postcode 2519) is tracked in ClimateNest's suburb hazard model, which maps the share of the suburb's land exposed to each hazard at high and moderate levels. The suburb's highest high-risk exposures are bushfire (10.7% of land in high-risk zones), riverine flood (9.7% of land in high-risk zones), extreme wind (6.2% of land in high-risk zones). Exposure is not uniform across Mount Ousley โ€” individual properties can sit well above or below these averages, so an address-level check is recommended before buying, selling or insuring.

Adaptation & Mitigation Actions

Improve stormwater drainage

Near-term

Upgrade stormwater infrastructure to handle increased rainfall intensity and reduce flood risk.

Est. cost: Medium

Implement bushfire management plan

Immediate

Develop and implement a comprehensive bushfire management plan, including hazard reduction burns and community education programs.

Est. cost: Medium

Enhance heatwave preparedness

Near-term

Establish cooling centers and implement public awareness campaigns to help residents cope with extreme heat events.

Est. cost: Low

Promote water conservation

Long-term

Encourage water conservation measures to reduce strain on water resources during prolonged dry periods.

Est. cost: Low

Strengthen building codes

Long-term

Update building codes to ensure new construction is resilient to climate change impacts, such as flooding and bushfires.

Est. cost: Medium

Council & Emergency Services

Wollongong City Council
Emergency Services

Data last updated: 30 May 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median property value in Mount Ousley?

The median property value for Mount Ousley in New South Wales provides a market benchmark for home buyers and sellers. For the most current median price data, consult Domain, CoreLogic, or your local real estate agent who can provide suburb-specific sales evidence and recent comparable sales. Property prices in New South Wales vary significantly by location, property type, and condition โ€” the median is a starting point, not a valuation.

How do property values in Mount Ousley compare to New South Wales averages?

Mount Ousley sits within the New South Wales property market. Statewide median prices in New South Wales range from $900k to $1.2M depending on property type and location. Consider climate risk alongside price data โ€” ClimateNest provides property-specific risk assessments for addresses across Mount Ousley.

What factors affect property values in Mount Ousley?

Property values in Mount Ousley are driven by location, proximity to schools and transport, housing stock quality and diversity, neighbourhood amenity, market conditions, and increasingly climate risk exposure. Address-level climate risk data from ClimateNest helps buyers make informed decisions.

Does climate risk affect property values in Mount Ousley?

Yes, climate risk is an increasingly important factor in property values across Australian suburbs, including Mount Ousley. Properties with verified lower climate risk may attract premium pricing as buyer awareness grows. A ClimateNest report provides address-level climate risk data to inform your property valuation.

What share of Mount Ousley is exposed to high bushfire risk?

ClimateNest's hazard overlay maps 10.7% of Mount Ousley in high-risk zones for bushfire, with a further 81.4% in moderate-risk zones. Suburb-level exposure is not uniform โ€” individual properties can differ from these averages, so an address-level check is recommended.

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What A$69 could save you from

$7.2B
2022 insured disaster losses*
$300B+
climate risk to property by 2050*
30-120%
insurance premium increases in high-risk areas*

*Industry sources: ICA, APRA, RBA

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