Mosman - North
Statistical Area - sa2

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 was approximately 14,389 as of November 2025, according to AreaSearch's analysis. This figure reflects a growth of 626 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 13,763. The increase is inferred from the ABS estimated resident population of 14,353 in June 2024 and an additional 39 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 4,386 persons per square kilometer, placing Mosman - North within the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 4.5% growth rate since the census is close to the SA4 region's 5.4%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 91.5% of overall population gains during recent periods in Mosman - North.

AreaSearch uses 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 employs the 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. According to projections over this period, Mosman - North's population is expected to decline by 47 persons by 2041. However, specific age cohorts are anticipated to grow, notably the 85 and over age group, which is projected to increase by 686 people.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Mosman - North according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Mosman North has averaged approximately 29 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 149 homes. As of FY26, seven approvals have been recorded to date. Despite population decline in the area, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice. Developers focus on the premium market, with new dwellings averaging $1,766,000 in construction cost value.

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 capita, supporting market stability aligned with regional patterns. However, this activity is below average nationally, suggesting possible planning constraints and a mature market with around 374 people per dwelling approval. Recent construction comprises 33.0% detached dwellings and 67.0% medium to high-density housing, creating more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. With stable or declining population forecasts, Mosman North may experience less housing pressure, presenting favourable conditions for buyers in the future.

Given stable or declining population forecasts, Mosman - North may experience less housing pressure, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Mosman - North has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 28 projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones include Kleo Mosman, Saint Martens, 93-101A Awaba Street Residential Development, and Redan Lane. The following list details those most relevant.

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While Mosman - North retains a healthy unemployment rate of 3.5%, recent employment declines have impacted its national performance ranking

Mosman - North has a highly educated workforce with notable representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate is 3.5%.

As of June 2025, it has 7,735 residents employed at an unemployment rate of 0.7% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is on par with Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Dominant employment sectors include professional & technical, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance. Professional & technical jobs are particularly concentrated, at 1.9 times the regional average.

Construction, however, is under-represented, with only 4.4% of Mosman - North's workforce compared to Greater Sydney's 8.6%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities. Between June 2024 and June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 0.2%, while employment declined by 1.1%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 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 growth of approximately 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

Mosman - North had a median taxpayer income of $79,160 and an average income of $208,667 in the financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is notably high compared to Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $89,142 (median) and $234,980 (average), based on a 12.61% growth in wages since financial year 2022. Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Mosman - North rank highly nationally, between the 95th and 97th percentiles. The earnings profile indicates that 38.0% of locals (5,467 people) earn over $4,000 per week, contrasting with the metropolitan region where the leading bracket is $1,500 - 2,999 at 30.9%. The district's affluence is evident with 48.3% earning over $3,000 weekly, supporting premium retail and service offerings. Housing expenses account for 14.3% of income, while strong earnings place residents in 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

The latest Census data shows that in Mosman - North, 32.6% of dwellings are houses, with the remaining 67.5% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This is different from Sydney metro's dwelling structure, which has 17.9% houses and 82.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mosman - North stands at 41.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 25.8% and rented ones at 32.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area is $3,500, higher than Sydney metro's average of $3,085. The median weekly rent figure for Mosman - North is $600, compared to Sydney metro's $582. Nationally, Mosman - North's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and 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% couples with children, 29.6% couples without children, and 7.1% single parent families. The remaining 34.5% are non-family households, consisting of 32.2% lone person households and 2.3% group households. 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

Educational attainment in Mosman North significantly exceeds broader benchmarks. As of 2021, 58.0% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. 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 and above, with advanced diplomas making up 11.2% and certificates 8.0%.

Educational participation is high, with 27.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.3% in primary education, 7.8% in secondary education, and 6.4% pursuing tertiary education. As of 2021, Mosman North's four schools have a combined enrollment of 1,541 students. The area demonstrates exceptional educational performance with an ICSEA score of 1166, placing local schools among the most advantaged nationally. The educational mix includes two primary and two K-12 schools. School places per 100 residents (10.7) fall below the regional average (19.2), indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas. Note: where school enrollments are marked 'n/a', please refer to the parent campus for accurate figures.

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 excellent, with residents located an average of 105 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 1,364 trips per day across all routes, which amounts 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 shows excellent health outcomes with low prevalence of common conditions across all ages. Private health cover stands at approximately 94% (13,511 people), higher than Greater Sydney's 86.4%. Nationally, it is 55.3%.

The most prevalent conditions are arthritis (7.0%) and asthma (6.2%), with 74.1% reporting no medical ailments, compared to 75.2% in Greater Sydney. The area has 24.5% residents aged 65 and over (3,526 people), higher than Greater Sydney's 20.1%. Seniors' health outcomes are particularly strong, outperforming the general population.

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 latest census data. As of this date, 38.2% of Mosman-North's residents were born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Mosman-North, comprising 51.9% of its population.

However, Judaism is notably overrepresented in Mosman-North compared to Greater Sydney, with 1.0% of its population identifying as Jewish. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups in Mosman-North are English (28.3%), Australian (18.7%), and Other (9.9%). There are also notable divergences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: French is overrepresented at 1.1%, Russian at 0.7%, and Welsh at 0.8% compared to regional averages.

Mosman - North hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Mosman - North is 45 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's average 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 has increased from 9.7% to 11.3%, while the population aged 45-54 has decreased from 14.2% to 12.8%. The population aged 65-74 has also dropped from 11.5% to 10.4%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Mosman - North's age structure. Notably, the population aged 85 and above is expected to grow by 103%, reaching 1,323 people from 651. The combined population of age groups 65 and above will account for 96% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the populations aged 15-24 and 0-4 are projected to decrease in numbers.