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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Mosman - North's population is around 14,435 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 672 people (4.9%) 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 57 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 4,400 persons per square kilometer, which lies in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch, making land in the area a highly sought resource. Mosman - North's 4.9% growth since the census positions it within 0.7 percentage points of the SA3 area (5.6%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 91.5% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. As we examine future population trends, projections indicate a decline in overall population, with the area's population expected to decline by 47 persons by 2041 according to this methodology. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 85 and over age group, which is projected 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 around 29 residential properties granted approval per year, with 149 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 49 so far in FY-26. With population declining over recent years, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, creating a well-balanced market with good buyer choice, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $1,766,000, demonstrating a developer focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. There have also been $1.4 million in commercial approvals this financial year, indicating minimal commercial development activity.

When measured against Greater Sydney, Mosman - North maintains similar construction rates (per person), supporting market stability in line with regional patterns. This is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and pointing to possible planning constraints. New development consists of 33.0% detached houses and 67.0% townhouses or apartments. This skew toward compact living offers affordable entry pathways and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. At around 374 people per approval, Mosman - North indicates a mature market.

With population projections showing stability or decline, Mosman - North should see reduced housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers.

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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 28 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Kleo Mosman, Saint Martens, 93-101A Awaba Street Residential Development, and Military Road Mega Lot Apartment Development, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Mosman - North ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Mosman - North possesses a highly educated workforce, with the technology sector a particular standout in terms of representation, an unemployment rate of only 3.2%, and 0.7% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 7,554 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.9% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, and workforce participation lags significantly (63.4% compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%). Based on Census responses, a high 65.0% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The key industries of employment among residents are professional & technical, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance. The area shows particularly strong specialization in professional & technical, with an employment share of 1.9 times the regional level. On the other hand, construction is under-represented, with only 4.4% of Mosman - North's workforce compared to 8.6% in Greater Sydney. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, during the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 0.7% and labour force increased by 1.0%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.3 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.2%, labour force growth of 2.3%, with unemployment rising marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Mosman - North. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Mosman - North's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.6% over five years and 14.9% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-23, the Mosman - North SA2's median income among taxpayers is $81,335, with an average of $194,296. This is among the top percentile nationally, and compares to Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $88,541 (median) and $211,511 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Mosman - North, between the 95th and 97th percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals the predominant cohort spans 38.0% of locals (5,485 people) in the $4000+ category, diverging from regional levels where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominates at 30.9%. The substantial proportion of high earners (48.3% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout the locality. Housing accounts for 14.3% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 95th percentile for disposable income and 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 within Mosman - North, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 32.6% houses and 67.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Mosman - North was well beyond that of Sydney metro, at 41.9%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (25.8%) or rented (32.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Sydney metro average at $3,500, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $600, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470. Nationally, Mosman - North's mortgage repayments are significantly 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 lower-than-average median household size

Family households dominate at 65.5% of all households, comprising 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 of 2.3 people 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 significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 58.0% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead 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+; advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (8.0%).

Educational participation is notably 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

Public transport analysis reveals 122 active transport stops operating within Mosman - North, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 70 individual routes, collectively providing 10,701 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 105 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 68%, with 14% by bus and 9% walking. Vehicle ownership averages 1.0 per dwelling, which is below the regional average. A high 65.0% of residents work from home (2021 Census; 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 shows the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.

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

Health outcomes data demonstrates outstanding results across Mosman - North, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. There is a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups, and the rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 92% of the total population (13,352 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 7.0% and 6.2% of residents, respectively, while 74.1% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has 25.2% of residents aged 65 and over (3,644 people), which is higher than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with 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 the vast majority of local markets, with 19.7% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 38.2% born overseas. The main religion in Mosman - North is Christianity, which makes up 51.9% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Judaism, which comprises 1.0% of the population, compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Mosman - North are English, comprising 28.3% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 19.0%, Australian, comprising 18.7% of the population, and Other, comprising 9.9% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 16.0%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: French is notably overrepresented at 1.1% of Mosman - North (vs 0.5% regionally), Russian at 0.7% (vs 0.4%) and Welsh at 0.8% (vs 0.4%).

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

The 45-year median age in Mosman - North is significantly above Greater Sydney's average of 37 and similarly considerably older than Australia's 38 years. Relative to Greater Sydney, Mosman - North has a higher concentration of 75 - 84 residents (9.8%) but fewer 25 - 34 year-olds (10.1%). Following the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 9.7% to 11.7% of the population, while the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 8.7% to 9.8%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 14.2% to 12.6%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Mosman - North's age structure. Leading the demographic shift, the 85+ group will grow by 92% (633 people), reaching 1,323 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 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 age groups will see reduced numbers.