Living in Mount Ousley

Mount Ousley is a residential suburb of northern Wollongong on the foothills of Mount Keira. It lies between Fairy Meadow and Mount Pleasant  and its name is also given to the road that crosses the nearby Illawarra Escarpment on the Princes Highway into Wollongong.

This means easy access to the freeway to Sydney or down the coast for the weekend.

With a population of 1600, living in Mount Ousley comes with close access to shopping and education options for different families, along with different levels of housing.

The area boasts the beautiful Greenslopes Reserve is a public garden and recreation area, an ideal park area for a picnic.

Mount Ousley attractions

Mount Ousley is a clean and green area, that offers a neighbourly spirit, and peace and quiet. The area boasts the beautiful Greenslopes Reserve is a public garden and recreation area, an ideal park area for a picnic. If you’re hungry, the area also has Red Rooster or if you’re after netball supplies, MTS Netball can work with all your netball needs.

Transportation from Mount Ousley

Whether you need to get into the city of Wollongong or a nearby suburb, there are two bus stations for easy access.

Stations are at:

• Ramah Ave after Foothills Rd
• Foothills Rd at Cabbage Tree Lane

Schools in Mount Ousley

There are two Mount Ousley public schools to choose from. The first is Elonera Montessori School and Preschool on Mount Ousley Rd. Another option is Mount Ousley Public School, which is actually located in McGrath St, Fairy Meadow.

Along with these schools, Mount Ousley also has a preschool facility available – Mount Ousley Preschool, which is located in David Crst, Fairy Meadow.

Living in Mount Ousley

If you’re looking at living in Mount Ousley, you’ll find it boasts leafy streets with quality homes and often beautiful ocean views. The homes range from the more established to modern designs to sturdy homes that have stood the test of time. The topography of the area can differ greatly, with not all areas being level – in fact some areas being very steep. This steep topography lends itself to features such as uniquely designed homes, beautiful escarpment views or stunning water views from some homes.

If you’d like to talk about finding your next home in Mount Ousley, give Joanne a call on 0426 264 771.

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