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 14,435 as of February 2026. This figure represents a 4.9% increase from the 2021 Census population of 13,763 people. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates and validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is around 4,400 persons per square kilometer, placing Mosman - North in the top 10% nationally. Its 4.9% growth since the census is close to the SA3 area's 5.6%, indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 91.5% of recent population gains.

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, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used. Age-specific growth rates are applied for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the area's population is projected to decline by 47 persons overall, but the 85 and over age group is expected to grow 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 recorded approximately 29 residential properties granted approval per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25149 homes were approved and 8 have been approved so far in FY-26. The population has declined recently, yet housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice.

New properties are constructed at an average value of $1,766,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment by developers. In FY-26, there have been $1.4 million in commercial approvals, suggesting minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Mosman North maintains similar construction rates per person, supporting market stability aligned with regional patterns, which is below average nationally due to the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. New development consists of 33.0% detached houses and 67.0% townhouses or apartments, offering affordable entry pathways and attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. With around 374 people per approval, Mosman North indicates a mature market.

Population projections show stability or decline, suggesting reduced housing demand pressures in the future, benefiting potential buyers.

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

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

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The employment landscape in Mosman - North presents a mixed picture: unemployment remains low at 3.6%, yet recent job losses have affected its comparative national standing

Mosman - North has an educated workforce with a 3.6% unemployment rate as of September 2025. It has 7,546 residents in work, which is 0.6% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. The workforce participation rate is 63.6%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.0%.

According to Census responses, 65.0% of residents work from home. Key industries include professional & technical, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance. Professional & technical services have a high representation, at 1.9 times the regional level. Construction is under-represented, with only 4.4% of Mosman - North's workforce compared to Greater Sydney's 8.6%.

The area may offer limited local employment opportunities. Between September 2024 and September 2025, Mosman - North's labour force increased by 0.3%, while employment decreased by 0.4%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.7 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in May-25, project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Mosman - North's industry mix suggests local employment could grow 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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Mosman - North SA2 had a median income of $81,335 and an average income of $194,296 among taxpayers. This places it in the top percentile nationally. In comparison, Greater Sydney's median income was $60,817 with an average of $83,030. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% from financial year 2023 to September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $88,541 (median) and $211,511 (average). According to the 2021 Census, Mosman - North's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 95th and 97th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 38.0% of locals (5,485 people) fall into the $4000+ category, differing from regional levels where the $1,500 - $2,999 category predominates at 30.9%. A substantial proportion of high earners (48.3% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity in the area. 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 evaluation, 32.6% of dwellings were houses while 67.5% consisted of other types such as semi-detached units, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This contrasts with Sydney metropolitan area's figures of 55.9% houses and 44.1% 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, significantly higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent figure in Mosman - North was recorded at $600, substantially above Sydney metro's $470 and national average of $375. Nationally, Mosman - North's mortgage repayments were notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863.

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

Family households comprise 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 account for 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 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 notably high, with 58.0% of residents aged 15 years and over holding university qualifications. This compares to 30.4% at the national level and 32.2% in New South Wales. Bachelor degrees are 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.

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 providing bus services. These stops are served by 70 different routes, together facilitating 10,701 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents located an average of 105 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation at 68%, followed by buses at 14% and walking at 9%. On average, there is one vehicle per dwelling, below the regional norm.

According to the 2021 Census, 65% of residents work from home, potentially due to COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 1,528 trips daily across all routes, translating to approximately 87 weekly trips per individual stop. The provided map displays 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 excellent health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 92% of the total population (13,352 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, while 74.1% report being completely free from medical ailments, slightly lower than the 74.6% in Greater Sydney.

The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 25.2%, with 3,644 people, compared to 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are largely in line with national rankings and 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, surveyed in June 2021, exhibited higher cultural diversity than most local areas. It had 19.7% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 38.2% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 51.9%.

Judaism's representation stood at 1.0%, slightly above Greater Sydney's 0.8%. Ancestry-wise, the top groups were English (28.3%), Australian (18.7%), and Other (9.9%). Notably, French (1.1%) Russian (0.7%) and Welsh (0.8%) ancestry was overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.5%, 0.4% and 0.4% respectively.

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

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 (9.8%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (10.1%). According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 15-24 increased from 9.7% to 11.7%, while the 75-84 age group rose from 8.7% to 9.8%. Conversely, the 45-54 age group decreased from 14.2% to 12.6%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Mosman - North's age structure. The 85+ age group is expected to grow by 92%, reaching 1,323 people from 689. 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.