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Mosman Park (WA) has an estimated 10,583 residents, up from 9,169 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,414 people, or 15.4%. Growth has averaged 2.4% a year over five years, faster than 85% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 90.0% of that increase. That puts 2,433 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Following an assessment of broader ABS demographic releases and 82 post-Census validated new addresses identified by AreaSearch, the suburb of Mosman Park (WA) has an estimated resident population of approximately 10,583 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 1,414 people (15.4%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 9,169 people, based on the June 2025 ABS ERP figures. The local population density stands at 2,432 persons per square kilometer, placing it within the highest national quartile analyzed by AreaSearch. Outpacing both the SA3 benchmark and the 9.5% national average, the area's 15.4% expansion since the 2021 census positions it as a regional growth leader, with overseas migration driving about 90.0% of all recent population gains.
Using ABS/Geoscience Australia 2024 SA2 projections based on 2022 data, alongside 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region cohort rates for post-2032 modeling, demographic forecasts point to above-median growth relative to national areas. Projections indicate the suburb of Mosman Park (WA) will expand by 1,662 persons to 2041, representing a cumulative rise of 15.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
191 new dwellings have been approved in Mosman Park (WA) over the past five years, an average of 38 a year. That places the area in the 80th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 32 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 31% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 28, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Over the past 5 financial years from FY-21 through FY-25, residential construction in the area saw 191 homes approved, representing an annual average of roughly 38 dwellings, with 28 approvals logged during FY-25 to date. Over this five-year timeframe, population expansion generated an average of 7.4 new residents per year per dwelling built, creating a supply shortfall that fuels buyer demand and upward price pressure. Developers are targeting the luxury sector, with residential approvals averaging a construction cost value of $1,765,000, while commercial development remains moderate with $9.4 million approved this financial year.
Per capita construction activity in the locality registers at approximately 75% of the Greater Perth level, sitting at the 67th percentile across Australia despite recent acceleration. Falling below the national benchmark, this pattern reflects the mature character of the neighborhood alongside zoning and site restrictions. Highlighting a transition toward medium and higher density, current approvals consist of 69.0% attached dwellings and 31.0% detached houses. This diverges from the established housing landscape (where houses make up 62.0%), addressing the need for diverse, entry-level, and downsizer accommodation while reflecting an evolving market that records approximately 190 people per dwelling approval. With AreaSearch's latest quarterly figures projecting an increase of 1,662 residents through to 2041, continuation of current building volumes will likely cause housing completions to trail population expansion, reinforcing buyer competition and underpinning property price appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Mosman Park (WA)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mosman Park (WA), worth an estimated $265 million. A further 58 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $24.3 billion. 11 are already under construction and 21 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Strategic planning policies, local infrastructure investments, and significant developments play a central role in guiding community growth. AreaSearch has highlighted 18 active initiatives with potential local relevance, headlined by the Mosman Park Village Precinct Structure Plan, the 116-130 Wellington Street Mixed Use Development, the Mos Lane Development (Wellington Street Shopping Centre), and the 572 Stirling Highway Residential Development.
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Mosman Park Village Precinct Structure Plan
A comprehensive structure plan for the Mosman Park town centre to guide future development, improve pedestrian connectivity, enhance public spaces and support mixed-use development near the train station.
116-130 Wellington Street Mixed Use Development
A proposed mixed-use development combining residential apartments with ground floor commercial spaces to revitalize the Wellington Street corridor and provide diverse housing options.
572 Stirling Highway Residential Development
A proposed residential development on Stirling Highway featuring modern apartments designed to complement the existing streetscape while providing additional housing options in the area.
Mos Lane Development (Wellington Street Shopping Centre)
A mixed-use development transforming the existing Wellington Street Shopping Centre into a modern retail and residential complex with improved pedestrian connectivity and community facilities.
Wellington Street Road Resurfacing
Major road resurfacing and infrastructure improvement project along Wellington Street to improve traffic flow, pedestrian safety, and road surface quality in the Mosman Park town centre area.
Serai North Fremantle
A landmark residential development featuring 99 architecturally designed residences including 88 luxury apartments and 11 townhouses. Designed by award-winning architect Felipe Soto and inspired by the Amalfi Coast, Serai offers panoramic views of the Swan River, Indian Ocean, and Perth city skyline. The development comprises two striking eight-level towers (Bay Residences and Shore Residences) with premium finishes, V-Zug European appliances, and resort-style amenities including heated infinity pool, gym, yoga studio, sauna, steam room, outdoor cinema, whiskey lounge, and makers studio.Built by West to West, the development reached full structural height in October 2025 with the final concrete pour on level 7. The project is 75% sold as of October 2025 and on track for early 2026 completion. Designed by interior designer Misha Pesnelle with sustainable features targeting 5-star Green Star rating.
Blackwall Reach Precinct Redevelopment
Blackwall Reach is a major urban renewal project in Bicton, transforming former public housing into a vibrant residential precinct. The redevelopment delivers over 400 new dwellings including a mix of social, affordable, and private apartments and townhouses. Key features include the preservation of riverfront parkland, protection of limestone cliff forms, and enhanced public open space within the Jenalup Locality Plan.
Cottesloe Village Precinct and Town Centre Redevelopment
A transformative mixed-use revitalisation of the Cottesloe town centre. The project, led by Sirona Urban, features 125 luxury residences, a 128-room 5-star boutique hotel, and 2,400sqm of retail and hospitality space. Key elements include the activation of laneways, a new mid-block pedestrian link connecting Napoleon Street to the Cottesloe METRONET station, and significant public realm enhancements to improve local connectivity.
5,677 residents of Mosman Park (WA) are employed, from a labour force of 5,924. Unemployment sits at 4.2%, with participation at 65.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 9,422, about 89% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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A review of aggregated statistical area data indicates a highly qualified resident workforce, featuring prominent representation in professional roles, an unemployment rate of 4.2%, and an estimated 1.2% year-on-year employment growth. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 5,677, matching the 4.2% Greater Perth unemployment rate, though the local labor participation rate of 65.5% trails the wider metro average of 69.9%. Census records noted that 15.1% of the workforce operated from home, a metric subject to pandemic-era conditions. The primary employment fields for residents are professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
Local concentration in professional & technical industries is particularly pronounced, tracking at 1.7 times the regional norm. Conversely, construction accounts for only 5.5% of employed residents compared to 9.3% throughout Greater Perth, reflecting a quiet residential precinct where local job generation remains modest relative to the resident worker base. ABS and SALM records for the year leading to March 2026 show that local employment expanded by 1.2% while the labor force increased by 2.9%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 1.6 percentage points (in contrast to Greater Perth, which experienced 2.0% employment growth, a 2.5% labor force rise, and a 0.4 percentage point uptick in unemployment). Applying Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 industry projections (which anticipate overall national job growth of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years) to the local industry distribution suggests potential employment gains of 7.0% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, based on illustrative weighting that does not incorporate local demographic projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mosman Park (WA) is $2,132 a week (about $111,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,030 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $64,505 a year against an average of $160,216. The average runs 148% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Based on ATO postcode data for financial year 2023, local taxpayers recorded a median taxable income of $64,505 and an average of $160,216, ranking in the nation's highest percentile and well above the respective Greater Perth figures of $60,748 and $80,248. Indexing to the 10.93% Wage Price Index increase through to March 2026 brings estimated median earnings to $71,555 and average earnings to $177,728. The 2021 Census positioned personal, family, and household incomes within the 74th to 81st percentiles nationally, with 31.2% of earners taking home $4000+ weekly (3,301 residents), contrasting with the broader metropolitan concentration in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket (32.0%).
Those earning above $3,000 weekly make up 39.9% of the population, housing costs absorb 14.6% of income, disposable earnings rank in the 75th percentile, and the SEIFA income metric sits in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mosman Park (WA) had 3,520 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 62% detached houses and 24% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,000 a month. Rent absorbs 14.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 32.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the local housing mix comprised 61.5% standalone houses and 38.4% other dwellings (incorporating apartments and semi-detached properties), displaying a more diversified profile than the Perth metro split of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership reached 35.4%, well above the wider metropolitan level, with mortgaged properties comprising 30.1% and rental housing accounting for 34.6%. Typical monthly mortgage repayments were elevated at $3,000 (exceeding the Perth metro median of $1,907 and the Australian benchmark of $1,863), whereas weekly median rent was $300, remaining lower than both the Perth metro figure of $350 and the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mosman Park (WA) counted 3,520 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,063 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 33% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 63.8% of local domestic arrangements, broken down into couples with children (31.3%), childless couples (24.5%), and single parent families (7.4%). The remaining 36.2% consists of non-family households, including single-person living arrangements at 32.5% and share houses at 3.5%. The typical household size of 2.4 persons sits below the wider Greater Perth standard of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
53.7% of adults in Mosman Park (WA) hold a university qualification, including 34.0% with a bachelor degree and 14.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 88% of areas nationally. A further 10.2% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 2,976 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,115 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational outcomes in the area are exceptional, with 53.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a tertiary qualification, compared to 30.1% across Greater Perth and 27.9% statewide in WA. Leading these credentials are bachelor degrees at 34.0%, followed by postgraduate awards at 14.9% and graduate diplomas at 4.8%. Vocational education encompasses 19.9% of the population aged 15+, divided between certificates (10.2%) and advanced diplomas (9.7%). Formal study engagement is substantial, with 33.1% of the local population actively participating in academic programs. This cohort includes 10.0% attending secondary school, 9.4% in tertiary education, and 9.2% enrolled at the primary level.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mosman Park (WA) reaches 56 stops on 9 routes, timetabled for about 1,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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The local transit network comprises 56 active bus and train stops connected across 9 routes, providing 1,710 passenger services each week. Accessibility is solid, with properties situated an average of 211 meters from the closest stop. Private vehicle travel serves as the primary commuting choice for 76% of residents, while rail accounts for 12%, vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per household, and 15.1% of residents logged working from home during the 2021 Census. Transit services maintain a steady schedule across the network, generating an average of 244 trips per day across all routes and roughly 30 weekly trips per individual stop.
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73.8% of residents in Mosman Park (WA) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 84% of areas nationally. 4.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 90.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.1 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health metrics reflect positive outcomes across all demographics, characterized by below-average chronic illness prevalence and favorable mortality figures. Private health insurance coverage is notably widespread, encompassing 9,608 people or approximately 91% of the population, markedly exceeding both the Greater Perth average of 59.0% and the national rate of 55.7%. The two most prevalent health issues are mental health conditions and arthritis, affecting 7.6 and 6.3% of the community respectively, while 73.8% of inhabitants report zero long-term medical ailments (exceeding the 71.9% Greater Perth proportion). Seniors aged 65 and over make up 19.5% of the population (2,063 people), tracking above the 15.9% regional level, with senior health indicators showing consistent strength in comparison to broader national cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
34.0% of Mosman Park (WA) residents were born overseas and 14.6% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.2%) and Australian (22.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity indicators show that 34.0% of residents were born abroad and 14.6% speak a non-English language at home. Christianity represents the most common faith, practiced by 46.2% of the local community, while Judaism constitutes 0.2% of the population compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth. Parental heritage figures show the primary ancestral backgrounds to be English at 30.2%, Australian at 22.1%, and Other at 9.4%. Several background groups show higher local representation relative to regional averages, including French ancestry at 1.0% (compared to 0.5% regionally), South Australian heritage at 1.1% (versus 1.0%), and Welsh descent at 0.8% (versus 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mosman Park (WA) is 41. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 28.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution closely aligns with the Greater Perth benchmark, with no major demographic band deviating by more than 3.9 percentage points. As of August 2026, the estimated median age is 41, decreasing from 42 at the 2021 Census and sitting 4 years higher than the 37 recorded for Greater Perth at that time. The 25 - 44 age cohort has expanded from 23.4% at the Census to an estimated 27.0%, while residents aged 65+ are expected to register the largest gain through to 2041, increasing by 950 (46%) to reach 3,014 individuals.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mosman Park (WA)
8 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 8 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year ago all 8 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2025. | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 82 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (9,169 at the 2021 Census → 10,583 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL51000). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.