Mount Ousley crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
32 recorded in this period, compared with 43 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Mount Ousley
Mount Ousley is a residential suburb located in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, within the City of Wollongong local government area and bearing the postcode 2519. Situated approximately 4 kilometres north of Wollongong's central business district, the suburb is geographically defined by its elevated position on the eastern slopes of the Illawarra escarpment. This topography provides sweeping views of the Tasman Sea and coastal plain. According to the Australian census, the suburb accommodates a modest residential population housed predominantly in detached dwellings, reflecting a quiet, suburban demographic profile.
The local area is primarily residential and is bisected by the prominent Mount Ousley Road, which serves as a major arterial transport link connecting the Illawarra coastal plain to the Southern Highlands and Sydney via the Hume Highway. While the suburb itself has a limited commercial footprint, residents rely on adjacent suburbs such as Fairy Meadow and Gwynneville for comprehensive retail, educational, and healthcare services, including proximity to the University of Wollongong. The locality features local parks and bushland reserves, leveraging its natural escarpment setting for recreational appeal.
European settlement in the region dates back to the early 19th century, with the area initially utilized for timber-getting and agricultural pursuits before transitioning into residential development. The suburb and its primary transport route are historically linked to Captain G. Ousley, an early landholder in the Illawarra district. Over the decades, the evolution of Mount Ousley has been closely tied to the engineering challenges of managing the steep escarpment transit corridor, which remains a vital and heavily trafficked component of New South Wales transport infrastructure.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from motor vehicle | 5 | 8 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 6 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 1 |
| Fraud | 2 | 5 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 2 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 2 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 2 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 6 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 1 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,611 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
Sources and interpretation
These are police-recorded incident or victim counts, not every unreported incident or a prediction of personal safety. Percentage changes are not tests of statistical significance; small counts need particular care.