Moving to Mosman NSW 2088
What the official numbers say about living in Mosman — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $590 a week, against a median household income of $2,892 a week.
About 65% of homes are owner-occupied and 33% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the apartment.
Who you'll be living with
Mosman grew 3% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (27,452 → 28,329 people).
Around 66% of households are families, averaging 2.3 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, China, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Spanish, French.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Mosman sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (25% of workers), while 68% work from home.
Nearest train station: Milsons Point, 3.4 km south-west.
Nearest metro station: Victoria Cross, 3.2 km west.
Nearest light rail stop: Circular Quay, 4.7 km south-west.
Nearest bus interchange: Cremorne Point Wharf, Milson Rd, 2.4 km south-west.
Nearest ferry wharf: Clifton Gardens, 1.8 km south-east.
Nearest airport: Rose Bay Seaplane Base, 5.2 km south-east.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 5 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 53 schools · 119 cafes & restaurants · 8 supermarkets · 87 parks · 17 beaches — see them all on the Mosman profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Mosman Public School 100 m · Mosman High School 350 m · Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Mosman 500 m · Mosman Church of England Preparatory School 600 m · Queenwood School for Girls 800 m · Queenwood School for Girls (Junior School) 850 m · Middle Harbour Public School 900 m · Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School 950 m
Groceries: Scoop wholefoods 350 m · Ritchies Supa IGA 400 m · Supamart IGA Cremorne 1 km · Woolworths 1.7 km · Coles 2.1 km · Taste Organic 2.9 km · Harris Farms Markets 2.9 km · Kathmandu Convenience Store 2.9 km
Parks and reserves: Reservoir Park 400 m · Reserve Park 450 m · Memory Park 500 m · Hampshire Park 650 m · Hunter Park 950 m · Countess Park 950 m · Lawry Plunkett Reserve 1000 m · Cartref Park 1.1 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Mosman, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Noisy Miner · Australian Magpie · Sulphur-crested Cockatoo · Silver Gull · Pied Currawong.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Mosman, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mosman here | 28,329 | — | 10/10 | 26% |
| Cremorne | 11,263 | — | 10/10 | 17% |
| Cremorne Point | 2,270 | — | 10/10 | 21% |
| Neutral Bay | 10,090 | — | 10/10 | 14% |
| Kurraba Point | 1,401 | — | 10/10 | 17% |
| Clontarf | 1,746 | — | 10/10 | 36% |
| Cammeray | 7,088 | — | 10/10 | 22% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Mosman — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Warringah — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2088 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Mosman profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $590 a week, and about 33% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 3% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 27,452 people to 28,329. It sits about 5 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Milsons Point station is roughly 3.4 km away. Local government is Mosman council, and the federal seat is Warringah.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Mosman vs Cremorne · Mosman vs Neutral Bay.
Nearby guides: Cremorne · Cremorne Point · Neutral Bay · Kurraba Point · Clontarf · Cammeray.
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