Mosman Park (WA)

Mosman Park has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validations, the suburb of Mosman Park's population is estimated at 10,583 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,414 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,169. The change was inferred from AreaSearch estimates using latest ERP data release by ABS (June 2025) and additional validated addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,432 persons per square kilometer, placing Mosman Park in the upper quartile nationally. The suburb's growth rate of 15.4% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 9.3%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 90.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch projections for Mosman Park are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 using 2022 data. Future trends suggest above median growth, with the suburb expected to expand by 1,689 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 16.0% over 16 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Mosman Park among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Mosman Park had approximately 42 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 214 homes. So far in FY-26, there have been 16 approvals recorded. On average, about 4.2 people moved to the area each year for every dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating demand outpaces supply. New dwellings are developed at an average cost of $1,189,000, suggesting a focus on premium properties.

Commercial development approvals reached $9.4 million in this financial year. Compared to Greater Perth, Mosman Park has 17.0% less building activity per person but ranks among the 66th percentile nationally. New building activity comprises 36.0% detached dwellings and 64.0% townhouses or apartments, reflecting a shift towards compact living to attract downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. Mosman Park has around 210 people per dwelling approval, indicating growth area characteristics. Population forecasts estimate an increase of 1,689 residents by 2041.

If current development rates continue, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Mosman Park has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 48thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 18 projects that may affect the region. Notable ones include the 116-130 Wellington Street Mixed Use Development, Mosman Park Village Precinct Structure Plan, 572 Stirling Highway Residential Development, and Mos Lane Development (Wellington Street Shopping Centre). The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment performance in Mosman Park has been broadly consistent with national averages

Mosman Park has a highly educated workforce with professional services being strongly represented. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, there are 5,607 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.1% in Greater Perth but only 0.5% in Mosman Park.

Workforce participation is lower at 64.3%, compared to Greater Perth's 69.7%. According to Census responses, 15.1% of residents work from home. The leading employment industries are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. Mosman Park has a particularly strong specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level.

Construction is under-represented, at 5.5% compared to Greater Perth's 9.3%. The predominantly residential area offers limited local employment opportunities. Between December 2024 and December 2025, Mosman Park's labour force decreased by 0.5%, with a 1.3% decline in employment, leading to an unemployment rate increase of 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment growth of 2.3% and labour force growth of 2.6%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Mosman Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that Mosman Park has exceptionally high incomes nationally. The median income is $64,505 and the average income stands at $160,216. This contrasts with Greater Perth's figures of a median income of $60,748 and an average income of $80,248. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $71,555 (median) and $177,728 (average) as of March 2026. Census data reveals that household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Mosman Park, between the 74th and 81st percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that the predominant cohort spans 31.2% of locals (3,301 people) in the $4000+ category, differing from patterns across the broader area where $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 32.0%. The substantial proportion of high earners (39.9% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout Mosman Park. Housing accounts for 14.6% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 75th percentile for disposable income and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Mosman Park displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Mosman Park, as per the latest Census, consisted of 61.5% houses and 38.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Perth metro had 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mosman Park stood at 35.4%, with the rest being mortgaged (30.1%) or rented (34.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,000, higher than Perth metro's average of $1,907. The median weekly rent in Mosman Park was $300, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Mosman Park's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $3,000 versus the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially lower at $300 compared to the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 63.8 percent of all households, including 31.3 percent couples with children, 24.5 percent couples without children, and 7.4 percent single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 36.2 percent, with lone person households at 32.5 percent and group households comprising 3.5 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Mosman Park shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Mosman Park's educational attainment exceeds broader standards. Among residents aged 15+, 53.7% possess university qualifications, compared to 27.9% in WA and 30.1% in Greater Perth. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 34.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (14.9%) and graduate diplomas (4.8%). Vocational pathways account for 19.9% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 9.7% and certificates at 10.2%.

Educational participation is high, with 33.1% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.0% in secondary education, 9.4% in tertiary education, and 9.2% pursuing primary education.

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

Mosman Park has 58 operational public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 31 unique routes, collectively facilitating 4036 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is deemed good with residents typically situated 211 meters from the nearest stop. Predominantly residential, most Mosman Park residents commute outward using cars (76%), while 12% use trains. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling stands at 1.3, below the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, 15.1% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 576 trips daily across all routes, translating to approximately 69 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Mosman Park's health outcomes show exceptional results based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, with very low prevalence across all age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 91% of Mosman Park's total population of 9,608 people, compared to 59.0% in Greater Perth and the national average of 55.7%. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions, affecting 7.6% and 6.3% of residents respectively, while 73.8% report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 71.9% in Greater Perth.

Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. Mosman Park has 20.0% of residents aged 65 and over (2,116 people), higher than Greater Perth's 16.1%. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, broadly in line with national rankings for the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Mosman Park was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Mosman Park, as per the census conducted on 29th June 2016, had a higher level of cultural diversity compared to most local areas. Specifically, 14.6% of its population spoke a language other than English at home and 34.0% were born overseas. Christianity was identified as the primary religion in Mosman Park, with 46.2% of people adhering to it.

However, Judaism showed an apparent overrepresentation in Mosman Park compared to Greater Perth, comprising 0.2% versus 0.3%. Regarding ancestry, the top three groups were English at 30.2%, Australian at 22.1%, and Other at 9.4%. Notably, French (1.0%), South Australian (1.1%), and Welsh (0.8%) ethnicities showed higher representation in Mosman Park compared to regional averages of 0.5%, 1.0%, and 0.7% respectively.

Mosman Park's median age exceeds the national pattern

Mosman Park's median age is 41 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and slightly older than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Mosman Park has a notably higher percentage of residents aged 75-84 (7.4%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (12.7%). According to the 2021 Census, Mosman Park's population aged 25-34 grew from 11.0% to 13.1%, and the 15-24 age group increased from 13.0% to 14.7%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group declined from 12.5% to 11.1%, and the 45-54 age group dropped from 14.6% to 13.2%. By 2041, Mosman Park's age profile is projected to change significantly. The 85+ cohort is expected to grow by 127%, adding 362 residents to reach 648. Residents aged 65 and older are anticipated to represent 57% of the population growth, while the 5-14 and 35-44 age groups are projected to decline in population.