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 approximately 14,396 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 633 people, a 4.6% rise from the 2021 Census count of 13,763 residents. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates and validated new addresses between June 2024 and the Census date. This population density equates to 4,389 persons per square kilometer, placing Mosman - North in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 4.6% growth since the census is within 0.8 percentage points of its SA3 area's 5.4%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 91.5% of Mosman - North's population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. These projections indicate an overall population decline of 47 persons by 2041, but specific age cohorts are expected to grow, notably 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 averaged approximately 29 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years ending June 30, totalling 149 homes. As of August 2026, 8 approvals have been recorded in FY-26. The area has experienced population decline, yet 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.

There have been $1.4 million in commercial approvals this financial year, indicating the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Mosman - North shows comparable construction activity per person, supporting regional market stability. 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 and high-density housing, creating more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. Stable or declining population forecasts may reduce housing pressure in Mosman - North, favouring 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 moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence 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 an educated workforce with a notable technology sector presence. Its unemployment rate was 3.6% as of September 2025, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Workforce participation in Mosman - North is 63.9%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.0%.

Home workership stands at 65.0%, influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Dominant employment sectors include professional & technical, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance. The area has a high concentration of professional & technical jobs, at 1.9 times the regional average. However, construction is under-represented with only 4.4% of Mosman - North's workforce compared to Greater Sydney's 8.6%.

Limited local employment opportunities are suggested by Census data. Over Sep-25 to Sep-26, labour force levels increased by 0.3% while employment declined by 0.4%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%. Jobs and Skills Australia's May-25 forecasts suggest national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Mosman - North's employment mix indicates potential local employment increases of 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 Mosman - North SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $81,335 and an average income of $194,296 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. By September 2025, based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86%, the estimated median income would be approximately $88,541 and the average income would be around $211,511. Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Mosman - North all rank highly nationally, between the 95th and 97th percentiles. The earnings profile indicates that 38.0% of locals (5,470 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 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. 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

Dwelling structure in Mosman - North as evaluated at the latest Census comprised 32.6% houses and 67.5% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mosman - North was 41.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 25.8% and rented dwellings at 32.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,500, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Mosman - North was $600, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Mosman - North's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents 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 making up 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

Educational attainment in Mosman - North is significantly higher than broader benchmarks. As of 2016, 58.0% of residents aged 15 years and above held university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees were the most common at 37.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (16.7%) and graduate diplomas (3.8%). Vocational pathways accounted for 19.2% of qualifications among those aged 15 years and above, with advanced diplomas making up 11.2% and certificates 8.0%.

Educational participation was notably high, with 27.2% of residents enrolled in formal education as of 2016. This included 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 122 active public transport stops operating within its boundaries. These stops are served by 70 individual bus routes, collectively providing 10,701 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 105 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to the area's predominantly residential nature. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 68%, followed by bus at 14% and walking at 9%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.0 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 65.0% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 1,528 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 87 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

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

Mosman - North demonstrates excellent health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups. Approximately 92% of the total population (13,316 people) has private health cover, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's 59.9% and the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (7.0%) and asthma (6.2%), with 74.1% of residents reporting no medical ailments, slightly lower than Greater Sydney's 74.6%. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 24.5% (3,528 people) of the population, higher than Greater Sydney's 15.3%. Health outcomes among seniors are strong and align 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 regional average of 35.8%. Additionally, 38.2% of Mosman-North's population was born overseas, compared to the regional average of 34.6%.

The most prevalent religion in Mosman-North was Christianity, with 51.9% of people identifying as such. However, Judaism was notably overrepresented in Mosman-North, comprising 1.0% of the population 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 was substantially higher than the regional average of 19.0%, while the Other category was notably lower than the regional average of 16.0%. There were also notable divergences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: French was overrepresented at 1.1% compared to the regional average of 0.5%, Russian at 0.7% (regional average: 0.4%), and Welsh at 0.8% (regional average: 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 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 grew from 9.7% to 11.3%, while the 45-54 age group declined from 14.2% to 12.8% and the 65-74 age group 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 projected to grow by 103%, reaching 1,323 people from 652. 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 decrease in number.