Horsley
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Horsley, NSW 2530.
About Horsley
Welcome to Horsley
Horsley sits inland from Wollongong on the northern edge of the Illawarra's Dapto district, a residential pocket that has grown steadily as families look for space and value within reach of the coast. It's bordered by Huntley, Cleveland, Wongawilli, Avondale and Stream Hill, and shares much of its daily rhythm with the wider Dapto area, from schooling to shopping to sport.
With a population of 9,437 and a median age of 36, Horsley reads as classic young-family territory: quarter-acre blocks, newer estates pushing into the hills, and a pace of life that's noticeably calmer than the coastal strip a short drive away. It suits buyers who want a house with a yard, some elbow room from Sydney's price pressures, and easy access to Wollongong's job market and beaches.
Housing & architecture
The housing stock in Horsley is dominated by detached houses, which make up 83% of current listings, alongside a smaller mix of land (11%) and townhouses (6%). This split points to a suburb still in the process of filling out newer estates while retaining established streets of brick-veneer and weatherboard homes from earlier waves of development.
Buyers can expect everything from original 1970s and 80s family homes on generous blocks to more contemporary builds on the fringes, where land releases have brought a fresh supply of larger, modern houses. The relatively low proportion of townhouses reflects Horsley's identity as a house-and-land suburb rather than a medium-density one.
The property market
Horsley's median house price currently sits at $1.06 million, with values up 6.0% recently, a solid pace of growth that reflects continued demand for family-sized homes in the Dapto corridor. Median rent is $820 a week, a figure that underlines how tightly held rental stock has become across the Illawarra as more people compete for houses rather than units.
For buyers priced out of Wollongong's coastal suburbs, Horsley offers a way into the broader market with more land and newer housing stock for the money. Investors, meanwhile, are drawn by rental demand from families wanting the space a house provides without the coastal premium.
Getting around
Horsley's location just off the Princes Motorway and Avondale/Dapto interchange makes it a practical base for commuters, with Dapto railway station nearby providing services up the South Coast line towards Wollongong and on to Sydney. Most trips around the suburb and to neighbouring Huntley, Cleveland and Wongawilli are car-based, given the spread-out, low-density layout typical of this part of the Illawarra.
Wollongong's CBD and beaches are a straightforward drive, while the motorway also opens up routes north towards Sydney for those making the longer commute. Local bus services connect Horsley into the wider Dapto public transport network, useful for students and residents without a car.
Schools & families
Families are well catered for locally, with Dapto Public School serving the area and forming part of a broader cluster of education options across the Dapto district. The suburb's median age of 36 and its strong share of house-based housing stock both point to a population weighted towards young and growing families.
The surrounding suburbs of Avondale, Wongawilli and Cleveland add to a network of parks, sporting fields and community facilities that Horsley residents tend to share, making it easy for kids to move between school, sport and home without long trips.
Parks & recreation
Sitting at the foot of the Illawarra escarpment, Horsley and its neighbours benefit from bushland backdrops and easy access to walking tracks and reserves that thread through Wongawilli and Avondale. Local parks and sporting grounds around Dapto give residents the everyday recreation options, from junior football and cricket to informal walking and cycling routes.
The proximity to Wollongong's beaches also means a swim or a coastal walk is only a short drive away, giving Horsley residents the best of both an inland, green setting and coastal amenity nearby.
Market snapshot
Horsley property market
Median sale price
$1.06m
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$820
per week
Gross rental yield
4.0%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$880k
Median
$1.06m
Premium
$1.39m
Days on market
23
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
69
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +1.7% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Horsley by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Horsley, NSW 2530.
Population
9,437
residents (2021)
Median age
36
years
Household income
$2,164
median, per week
Median rent
$500
per week
Median mortgage
$2,167
per month
Mortgage / income
23%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Horsley
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Horsley
$900k
68 Huxley Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$1.15m
31 Lucas Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$962k
320 Bong Bong Road
Sold ~July 2026
$875k
91 Horsley Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$1.01m
25 Glengarry Way
Sold ~July 2026
$1.23m
24 Omaroo Place
Sold ~July 2026
$1.82m
36 Mundoonen Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$925k
8 Hobbs Street
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Horsley suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Horsley?
The median house price in Horsley, NSW is $1.06m for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 6.0%.
How much is rent in Horsley?
The median weekly rent in Horsley is around $820 per week.
Is Horsley a good place to live?
Horsley is a suburb in Wollongong. Horsley is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 9,437 and 1 school in the area.
What is the population of Horsley?
Horsley has a population of 9,437 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 36.
What schools are in Horsley?
There is 1 school in or near Horsley, including Dapto Public School.
How long do homes take to sell in Horsley?
Properties in Horsley take around 23 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Horsley?
Entry-level properties in Horsley start around $880k, while premium homes reach $1.39m.
What suburbs are near Horsley?
Suburbs near Horsley include Huntley, Cleveland, Wongawilli, Avondale and Stream Hill.
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