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

Mosman - North's population is around 14,389 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 626 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 13,763 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 14,353 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 39 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 4,386 persons per square kilometer, which lies in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Mosman - North's growth rate of 4.5% since census positions it within 0.9 percentage points of the SA4 region (5.4%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 91.5% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Over this period, projections indicate an overall population decline of 47 persons by 2041. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 85 and over age group, projected to increase by 686 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 has averaged approximately 29 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 149 homes. As of FY26, 7 approvals have been recorded. Despite population decline in the area, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a well-balanced market with good buyer choice. The average expected construction cost value for new dwellings is $1,766,000, indicating developers' focus on the premium market and high-end developments.

This financial year has seen $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 in the future, presenting favourable conditions for buyers.

Mosman - North has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 28 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Kleo Mosman, Saint Martens, 93-101A Awaba Street Residential Development, and Military Road Mega Lot Apartment Development. The following list details those most relevant:.

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While Mosman - North retains a healthy unemployment rate of 3.6%, recent employment declines have impacted its national performance ranking

Mosman - North has a highly educated workforce, with the technology sector notably represented. Its unemployment rate is 3.6%.

Over the past year, employment stability has been relatively consistent. As of September 2025, 7,546 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.6%, which is 0.6% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Mosman - North is on par with Greater Sydney at 60.0%. Dominant employment sectors include professional & technical, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance.

The area has a particularly notable concentration in professional & technical jobs, with levels at 1.9 times the regional average. However, construction is under-represented, with only 4.4% of Mosman - North's workforce compared to 8.6% in Greater Sydney. Over the year to September 2025, labour force levels increased by 0.3%, but employment declined by 0.4%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%. State-level data from NSW to 25-Nov shows employment contracted by 0.03%, with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Mosman - North's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.6% over five years and 14.9% over ten years.

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

The median taxpayer income in Mosman - North SA2 was $79,160, with an average of $208,667 according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2022. This is notably higher than Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. Based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 12.61% since the financial year 2022, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $89,142 (median) and $234,980 (average). Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Mosman - North rank highly nationally, between the 95th and 97th percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 38.0% of locals (5,467 people) fall into the $4000+ category, contrasting with the metropolitan region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 30.9%. The district exhibits considerable affluence, with 48.3% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. Housing accounts for 14.3% of income, while strong earnings place residents within the 95th percentile for disposable income. The area'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

In Mosman - North, as per the latest Census, 32.6% of dwellings were houses while 67.5% were other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This contrasts with Sydney metropolitan areas where only 17.9% of dwellings are houses, with the remaining 82.1% being other dwelling types. 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 in the area was $3,500, significantly higher than Sydney metro's average of $3,085. Median weekly rent in Mosman - North was recorded at $600, compared to Sydney metro's $582. Nationally, Mosman - North's median monthly mortgage repayment is notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863 while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 65.5% of all households, including 27.9% that are couples with children, 29.6% that are couples without children, and 7.1% that are single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 34.5%, with lone person households at 32.2% and group households comprising 2.3% of the total. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.1.

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

Mosman - North's educational attainment significantly exceeds broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15+, 58.0% hold university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 37.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (16.7%) and graduate diplomas (3.8%). Vocational pathways account for 19.2% of qualifications among those aged 15+, 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 education, 7.8% in secondary education, 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 96 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 72 different routes that together facilitate 9,550 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents on average being located 105 meters from the nearest stop.

Across all routes, there are an average of 1,364 trips per day, which translates to approximately 99 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Mosman - North's health outcomes show remarkable results with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover in the area is exceptionally high at approximately 94% (13,511 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 86.4%. Nationally, this figure stands at 55.3%.

Arthritis and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 7.0 and 6.2% of residents respectively. A total of 74.1% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 75.2%. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 24.5% (3,526 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 20.1%. Health outcomes among seniors in Mosman - North are particularly strong, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

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 areas, with 19.7% of its population speaking a language other than English at home as of the 2016 Census. It also had a higher proportion of overseas-born residents, at 38.2%. Christianity was the predominant religion in Mosman-North, making up 51.9% of the population.

However, Judaism was notably overrepresented, comprising 1.0% of the population compared to 1.0% across Greater Sydney. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (28.3%), Australian (18.7%), and Other (9.9%). Some other ethnic groups showed notable differences: French was equally represented at 1.1%, Russian was also similarly represented at 0.7%, and Welsh was slightly higher at 0.8%.

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 considerably older than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Mosman - North has a higher percentage of residents aged 75-84 (9.6%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (10.5%). According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 15-24 grew from 9.7% to 11.3%, while the age groups of 45-54 and 65-74 decreased from 14.2% to 12.8% and 11.5% to 10.4% respectively. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Mosman - North's age structure. The 85+ age group is projected to grow by 103%, reaching 1,323 people from 651. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 96% 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 have reduced numbers.