Mosman, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Mosman NSW is 28,329 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mosman is $1,487 per week ($77,324 per year). Median rent in Mosman is $590 per week ($2,557 per month). Mosman has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Mosman has a population density of 3,275 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Mosman is England. The most common religion is No religion (40.1% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mosman is $3,870.

There were 181 recorded offences in Mosman in 2025-26, a rate of 6 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (74 offences).

Population
28,329
Census 2021
Median income
$1,487/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$590/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
45years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Mosman vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Mosman is $1,487 a week, 94% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 50th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $590 a week, $205 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 20.4% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 45, 2 years older than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureMosmanTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,487/wk$765/wk +94%$766/wk
Household income$2,892/wk$1,704/wk +70%$1,637/wk
Rent$590/wk$385/wk +53%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$3,870/mo$1,965/mo +97%$1,733/mo
Median age4543 +2 yrs42
Rent share of household income20.4%22.6% −2.2 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Mosman, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Mosman Population

28,329 residents at the 2021 Census.

Mosman Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,487/wk
$77,324 per year
Ranked 128 of 14,663
Median Rent
$590/wk
$2,557 per month
Ranked 259 of 14,663
Median Age
45years
7 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$3,870/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.9 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Mosman Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,892/wk
Median rent $590/wk
Rent to income 20.4%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Mosman against your income

About $12,532 a month
Median rent $590/wk
Left after rent $2,302/wk
Rent share 20.4%

Mosman Schools

15
schools nearby
7
government
1173
avg ICSEA score
7,033
total students
Mosman Church of England Preparatory School Independent
Primary · K-6 · 221 students
1206
ICSEA
SCECGS Redlands Independent
Combined · K-12 · 1,680 students
1190
ICSEA
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 373 students
1189
ICSEA
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 114 students
1188
ICSEA
Northbridge Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 364 students
1181
ICSEA
Balgowlah Heights Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 651 students
1177
ICSEA
Queenwood Independent
Combined · K-12 · 816 students
1172
ICSEA
Neutral Bay Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 641 students
1169
ICSEA
Middle Harbour Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 423 students
1162
ICSEA
Mosman Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 458 students
1157
ICSEA
Beauty Point Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 205 students
1154
ICSEA
Mosman High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,087 students
1126
ICSEA
SCECGS Redlands - Murdoch campus Independent
Combined
Queenwood, Art and Design Campus Independent
Combined
Queenwood Junior School Independent
Primary

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Mosman Map

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Mosman, New South Wales: 33.8284°S, 151.2487°E

Mosman Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (15)

People in Mosman

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.0% (13,033) Female 54.0% (15,294)

Population Density

3,275
people per km²
28,329 people · 8.7 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$4,502
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
8.5%
China
2.5%
New Zealand
2.5%
South Africa
1.8%
United States of America
1.8%
Hong Kong
0.9%
India
0.8%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
3.0%
Spanish
1.2%
French
1.1%
Cantonese
1.0%
Italian
0.8%
Portuguese
0.8%
German
0.7%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
41.0%
Australian
26.8%
Irish
14.3%
Scottish
12.4%
Chinese
6.2%
German
4.1%
Italian
4.1%
Greek
1.9%
French
1.6%
Dutch
1.6%
Indian
1.6%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
40.1%
Catholic
23.1%
Anglican
17.3%
Not stated
5.2%
Eastern Orthodox
2.2%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.0%
Uniting Church
1.8%
Buddhism
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
50.2% 11,909
Separated
2.1% 493
Divorced
9.2% 2,193
Widowed
5.2% 1,228
Never married
33.3% 7,898

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
41.8%
Couple: no children
31.3%
Couple: no children under 15
17.6%
One parent: no children under 15
5.0%
One parent: children under 15
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
31.7%
2 persons
34.6%
3 persons
13.3%
4 persons
13.7%
5 persons
5.3%
6+ persons
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Mosman

Housing Tenure

Of the 11,544 occupied private dwellings in Mosman at the 2021 Census, 33.1% were rented, 38.3% owned outright and 25.8% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.8% 207 dwellings
Owned outright
38.3% 4,422 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
25.8% 2,980 dwellings
Rented
33.1% 3,822 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.0% 112 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
74.4%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
14.0%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
11.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
15.3%
2 bedrooms
31.2%
3 bedrooms
24.7%
4 bedrooms
18.4%
5 bedrooms
8.9%
6+ bedrooms
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
16.0%
$300-$449/mo
1.8%
$450-$599/mo
1.6%
$600-$799/mo
1.9%
$800-$999/mo
2.9%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
9.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
8.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
19.5%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
14.0%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
11.2%
1 vehicle
47.3%
2 vehicles
31.0%
3 vehicles
7.2%
4+ vehicles
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Mosman

Employment

Employed full-time
41.4% 9,003 people
Employed part-time
18.5% 4,017 people
Unemployed
2.4% 522 people
Not in labour force
37.8% 8,219 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
46.9%
Managers
26.9%
Clerical & Administrative
10.3%
Sales Workers
5.5%
Community & Personal Service
4.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
4.1%
Labourers
1.4%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.0%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
1.0%
$300-$399/wk
1.2%
$400-$499/wk
2.6%
$500-$649/wk
2.6%
$650-$799/wk
2.9%
$800-$999/wk
3.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
4.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.9%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.8%
$4,000+/wk
39.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.8%
$1-$149/wk
3.4%
$150-$299/wk
3.2%
$300-$399/wk
1.2%
$400-$499/wk
1.4%
$500-$649/wk
1.7%
$650-$799/wk
4.9%
$800-$999/wk
5.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.1%
$3,500+/wk
22.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
50.2%
Did not go to work
25.9%
Walked only
7.8%
Bus
7.5%
Car (passenger)
3.8%
Other
1.4%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.2%
Bicycle
0.9%
Ferry
0.7%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.3%
Truck
0.3%
Train
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
88.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
7.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
3.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
1.1%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
50.3%
Postgraduate Degree
23.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
14.1%
Certificate III/IV
6.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.0%
Certificate I/II
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
37.0%
Society & Culture
20.9%
Health
9.1%
Creative Arts
7.4%
Engineering
6.6%
Education
4.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.0%
Architecture & Building
3.8%
Information Technology
3.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
2.1%
Agriculture & Environment
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Secondary: Other Non-Govt
22.1%
Primary: Government
20.7%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
14.0%
Secondary: Government
10.1%
Pre-school
10.1%
Vocational Education
7.9%
Secondary: Catholic
7.7%
Primary: Catholic
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
92.9%
Has need for assistance
3.5%
Need for assistance not stated
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
1,655
Asthma
875
Heart disease
667
Arthritis
610
Cancer
477
Diabetes
334
Lung condition
290
Stroke
228
Kidney disease
173
Dementia
112

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.1% 2,751
Did not provide
87.9% 20,054

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
21.1% 4,820
Not a volunteer
78.9% 18,024

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.4% 86
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 28
Previously served
2.0% 469
Never served
97.5% 22,321

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
41.3%
1 child
13.3%
2 children
27.8%
3 children
13.7%
4 children
3.2%
5+ children
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
173
1951: 1960
314
1961: 1970
654
1971: 1980
915
1981: 1990
1,258
1991: 2000
1,323
2001: 2010
2,026
2011: 2015
1,344
2016
290
2017
378
2018
396
2019
404
2020
250
2021
90

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

17.2%
moved in the last year
44.5%
moved in the last 5 years
3.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
61.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
22,465
Moved from NSW
2,981
Moved: same area (SA2)
901
Moved from overseas
500
Moved from QLD
78
Moved from VIC
77
Moved from ACT
28
Moved from SA
17
Moved from WA
15
Moved from TAS
7
Moved from NT
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
24.9%
5: 14 hours
34.3%
15: 29 hours
14.0%
30+ hours
8.4%
Did not do domestic work
18.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
91.2%
Step family: no other children
7.3%
Blended family: no other children
1.2%
Intact family: other children present
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Mosman Crime Statistics

181 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
74
Other Against Property
33
Assault
27
Other Against Person
18
Property Damage
15
Drug Offences
6
Sexual Offences
4
Weapons
3
Traffic
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Mosman

The closest suburb to Mosman is Cremorne (NSW), 2.2 km away.

Cremorne (NSW)
2.2 km away · income $1,502/wk · rent $600/wk
Clontarf (NSW)
2.4 km away · income $1,385/wk · rent $1,250/wk
Cremorne Point
2.5 km away · income $1,661/wk · rent $650/wk
Balgowlah Heights
2.8 km away · income $1,333/wk · rent $1,320/wk
Kurraba Point
2.8 km away · income $1,744/wk · rent $610/wk
Neutral Bay
2.9 km away · income $1,552/wk · rent $550/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mosman

What is the population of Mosman NSW?

The population of Mosman NSW is 28,329 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 3,275 people per km². Mosman is ranked #53 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Mosman?

The median personal income in Mosman NSW is $1,487 per week, or $77,324 per year. The median household income is $2,892 per week. Family income is $4,502 per week. Mosman is ranked #128 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Mosman?

Median rent in Mosman NSW is $590 per week ($2,557 per month). Rent represents 20.4% of household income, which is considered affordable. Mosman ranks #259 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Mosman?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mosman NSW is $3,870. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mosman?

The median age in Mosman NSW is 45 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mosman a good suburb to live in?

Mosman is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 28,329. The median income is $1,487/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 12749. All dollar figures in AUD.