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, as of August 2025, is approximately 14,378, reflecting a 615 person increase since the 2021 Census. This growth corresponds to a 4.5% rise from the 2021 figure of 13,763 people. The increase was inferred from ABS estimates and additional validated addresses between June 2024 and the Census date. This population density translates to 4,383 persons per square kilometer, placing Mosman - North within the top 10% nationally. Overseas migration contributed approximately 91.5% of recent population gains in the area. AreaSearch's projections for Mosman - North are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government SA2 level projections for areas not covered by ABS data, using a base year of 2021.

By 2041, the area's population is projected to decrease by 47 persons overall, but specific age cohorts are expected to grow, notably the 85 and over group with an increase of 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 averaged approximately eight new dwelling approvals annually. Development approval data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows 43 approvals across the past five financial years, from FY20 to FY25, with one recorded so far in FY26. Despite population decline, development activity has been adequate relative to demand, maintaining a balanced market with good buyer choice. The average expected construction cost value of new dwellings is $2,298,000, indicating developers target the premium market segment.

This financial year, $1.4 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's residential nature. Mosman - North maintains similar construction rates per person compared to Greater Sydney, though recent activity has intensified slightly. This rate is below the national average, suggesting an established market and potential planning limitations. New development consists of 33.0% detached houses and 67.0% attached dwellings, appealing to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. With around 374 people per dwelling approval, Mosman - North indicates a developed market.

Given stable or declining population projections, reduced housing demand pressures are expected, benefiting potential buyers in the area.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified thirty such projects expected to influence the region. Notable ones are Kleo Mosman, Saint Martens, 93-101A Awaba Street Residential Development, and Redan Lane. Below is a list of those most likely to be relevant.

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Despite maintaining a low unemployment rate of 3.5%, Mosman - North has experienced recent job losses, resulting in a below average employment performance ranking when compared nationally

Mosman - North has a highly educated workforce with notable representation in the technology sector. As of June 2025, its unemployment rate is 3.5%, 0.7% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

There are 7,735 residents employed, with workforce participation at 60.0%, matching Greater Sydney's figure. Major employment industries include professional & technical, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance. The area has a high concentration in professional & technical jobs, which are at 1.9 times the regional average. Conversely, construction employs only 4.4% of local workers compared to Greater Sydney's 8.6%.

Over the year to June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 0.2%, and employment declined by 1.1%, leading to an unemployment rate rise of 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.6% and labour force by 2.9%. As of Sep-25, NSW's employment contracted by 0.41%, with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia 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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released on June 30, 2022, Mosman - North had a median income among taxpayers of $79,160 and an average income of $208,667. These figures place Mosman - North in the top percentile nationally, compared to Greater Sydney's median of $56,994 and average of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Mosman - North would be approximately $87,551 (median) and $230,786 (average) as of March 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Mosman - North rank highly nationally, between the 95th and 97th percentiles. The largest income bracket comprises 38.0% earning $4,000 or more weekly (5,463 residents), differing from regional levels where the $1,500 to $2,999 category predominates at 30.9%. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 48.3% exceeding $3,000 weekly. Housing accounts for 14.3% of income, and residents rank 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 metro's figures of 17.9% houses and 82.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mosman - North stood at 41.9%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 25.8% and rented dwellings making up 32.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,500, higher than Sydney metro's average of $3,085. The median weekly rent in Mosman - North was recorded at $600, compared to Sydney metro's $582. Nationally, Mosman - North's median monthly mortgage repayment of $3,500 is significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while its median weekly rent of $600 is 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, consisting of 27.9% couples with children, 29.6% couples without children, and 7.1% 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

Educational attainment in Mosman - North is significantly higher than broader benchmarks. 58.0% of residents aged 15 years and over 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 years and over, 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. Mosman - North's 4 schools have a combined enrollment reaching 1,541 students. The area demonstrates exceptional educational performance with an ICSEA score of 1166, placing its schools among the most advantaged nationally. The educational mix includes 2 primary and 2 K-12 schools. School places per 100 residents (10.7) fall below the regional average (19.2), suggesting some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

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

Transport analysis indicates 96 active public transport stops operating within Mosman - North. These are served by a mix of bus routes, totalling 72 individual services. Together, they facilitate 9,550 weekly passenger trips.

Residents' access to these stops is rated excellent, with an average distance of 105 metres from the nearest stop. On average, there are 1,364 trips per day across all routes, resulting in 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 very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover in this area is approximately 94% (13,500 people), which is higher compared to Greater Sydney's 86.4%. Nationally, the average is 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.0% and 6.2% of residents respectively. A total of 74.1% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 75.2%. Mosman - North has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 24.5% (3,524 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 20.1%. Notably, health outcomes among seniors in this area 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 showed higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 19.7% speaking a language other than English at home and 38.2% born overseas. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 51.9%. Notably, Judaism's representation matched Greater Sydney's 1.0%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (28.3%), Australian (18.7%), and Other (9.9%). Some ethnic groups showed notable variations: French (1.1% vs regional 1.1%), Russian (0.7% vs 0.7%), and Welsh (0.8% vs 0.7%).

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 proportion 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 45-54 age group declined from 14.2% to 12.8%. The 65-74 age group also decreased, from 11.5% to 10.4%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Mosman - North's age structure. The 85+ age group is expected to grow by 103%, reaching 1,323 people from 651. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 95% of total population growth. In contrast, both the 15-24 and 0-4 age groups are projected to decrease in number.