Mosman - North

Mosman - North is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Mosman - North's population is around 14,426 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 663 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 13,763 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 14,409 from the ABS as of June 2025 and an additional 58 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 4,398 persons per square kilometer, which lies in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Mosman - North's 4.8% growth since census positions it within 1.1 percentage points of the SA4 region (5.9%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 93.5% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Over this period, projections indicate a decline in overall population, with the area's population expected to reduce by 60 persons by 2041 according to this methodology. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 85 and over age group, which is projected to increase by 687 people.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Mosman - North, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Mosman - North averaged approximately 29 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 149 homes. As of FY-26 so far, 57 approvals have been recorded. Despite population decline in the area, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice. The average expected construction cost value for new dwellings is $1,766,000, indicating a focus on premium developments.

This financial year, there have been $1.4 million in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Mosman - North shows comparable construction activity per person, supporting market stability aligned with regional patterns. However, this activity is below average nationally, suggesting possible planning constraints due to the area's maturity. Recent construction comprises 33.0% detached dwellings and 67.0% medium and high-density housing, creating more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. With around 374 people per dwelling approval, Mosman - North indicates a developed market.

Given stable or declining population forecasts, the area may experience less housing pressure, presenting favourable conditions for buyers.

Mosman - North has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 47thth percentile nationally

The performance of a region is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 28 such projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable among these are Kleo Mosman, Saint Martens, 93-101A Awaba Street Residential Development, and Military Road Mega Lot Apartment Development. The following list provides details on those considered most relevant.

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The employment environment in Mosman - North shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Mosman - North has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate was 3.2% as of December 2025. Over the past year, estimated employment growth was 0.7%.

As of December 2025, 7,554 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.9%, below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Mosman - North was 63.2% compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. According to Census responses, 65.0% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries for employment among residents were professional & technical, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance.

Professional & technical employment was notably concentrated at 1.9 times the regional average, while construction employed only 4.4% of local workers compared to Greater Sydney's 8.6%. Over the year to December 2025, employment increased by 0.7% and labour force by 1.0%, raising unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded higher employment growth of 2.2%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, issued in May-25, project national employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Mosman - North's employment mix suggests local employment could increase by 7.6% over five years and 14.9% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released on 30 June 2023, Mosman - North SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $81,335 and an average income of $194,296. Nationally, these figures place Mosman - North in the top percentile. Compared to Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,030, Mosman - North's incomes are significantly higher. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates suggest a median income of approximately $89,729 and an average income of $214,347 as of March 2026. Census 2021 data shows that incomes in Mosman - North rank highly nationally, with household, family, and personal incomes between the 95th and 97th percentiles. In this suburb, 38.0% (5,481 individuals) have incomes of $4000 or more, unlike metropolitan Sydney where 30.9% earn between $1,500 and $2,999. The high proportion of residents earning above $3,000 per week indicates strong economic capacity in Mosman - North. Housing expenses account for 14.3% of income, and the area's disposable income ranks residents within the 95th percentile nationally. Additionally, Mosman - North's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Mosman - North features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure in Mosman-North, as per the latest Census, consisted of 32.6% houses and 67.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mosman-North stood at 41.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 25.8% and rented ones at 32.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,500, exceeding Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in the area was $600, higher than Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Mosman-North's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Mosman - North features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 65.5% of all households, including 27.9% couples with children, 29.6% couples without children, and 7.1% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 34.5%, with lone person households at 32.2% and group households comprising 2.3%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Mosman - North demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

In Mosman - North, the educational attainment significantly exceeds national averages. Among residents aged 15+, 58.0% hold university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. University graduates comprise 37.5%, followed by postgraduates at 16.7% and graduate diplomas at 3.8%. Vocational pathways account for 19.2%, with advanced diplomas at 11.2% and certificates at 8.0%.

Educational participation is high, with 27.2% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.3% in primary, 7.8% in secondary, and 6.4% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Mosman - North has 122 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 70 different routes that together facilitate 10,701 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is excellent; residents on average live just 105 meters from the nearest stop. As it is predominantly residential, most commutes are outward-bound. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 68%, with buses used by 14% and walking by 9%. On average, there is one vehicle per dwelling, which is below the regional norm.

According to the 2021 Census, 65% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes averages 1,528 trips per day, equating to approximately 87 weekly trips per stop. A map accompanies this data, displaying the 100 nearest stops to the location's centerpoint.

Mosman - North's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Mosman - North shows exceptional health outcomes according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 92% of the total population (13,344 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.0% and 6.2% of residents respectively. 74.1% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. 24.9% of residents are aged 65 and over (3,586 people), higher than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, broadly aligning with national rankings.

Mosman - North was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Mosman-North was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 19.7% of its population speaking a language other than English at home as of the 2016 Census. This figure is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 35.8%. Additionally, 38.2% of Mosman-North's population was born overseas, compared to the regional average of 34.6%.

Christianity was identified as the main religion in Mosman-North, with 51.9% of people adhering to it. However, Judaism had a higher representation in Mosman-North at 1.0%, compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups in Mosman-North were English (28.3%), Australian (18.7%), and Other (9.9%). The English figure is notably higher than the regional average of 19.0%. Meanwhile, the Other category was lower than the regional average of 16.0%. There were also notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: French (1.1% vs regional average of 0.5%), Russian (0.7% vs 0.4%), and Welsh (0.8% vs 0.4%).

Mosman - North hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Mosman - North is 45 years, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Mosman - North has a higher proportion of residents aged 75-84 (9.7%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (10.9%). According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 15-24 increased from 9.7% to 11.5%, while the 85+ cohort grew from 3.8% to 4.8%. Conversely, the 45-54 age group decreased from 14.2% to 12.6% and the 65-74 group dropped from 11.5% to 10.3%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Mosman - North's age structure. The 85+ group is expected to grow by 93%, reaching 1,349 people from 699. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 95% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 15-24 and 0-4 age groups are projected to decrease in number.