Moving to Mosman Park WA 6012
What the official numbers say about living in Mosman Park — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $300 a week, against a median household income of $2,132 a week.
About 64% of homes are owner-occupied and 34% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Mosman Park grew 7% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (8,598 → 9,169 people).
Around 64% of households are families, averaging 2.4 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, South Africa, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Spanish, Italian.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Mosman Park sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (70% of workers), while 16% work from home.
Nearest train station: Victoria Street, 750 m west.
Nearest bus interchange: Fremantle Station, 4.6 km south.
Nearest ferry wharf: East Street Ferry Jetty, 3.2 km south.
Nearest airport: Jandakot Airport, 14.1 km south-east.
The Perth CBD is roughly 11 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 35 schools · 43 cafes & restaurants · 5 supermarkets · 53 parks · 11 beaches — see them all on the Mosman Park profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Mosman Park Primary School 150 m · Iona Presentation College (Junior School) 350 m · Iona Presentation College 650 m · Iona Presentation College (Senior School) 700 m · Saint Hilda's 750 m · Western Australian Institute for Deaf Education 850 m · Saint Hilda's (Bay View Campus - Senior School) 1000 m · Saint Hilda's 1 km
Groceries: Coles Local 450 m · Naturally Fresh IGA 700 m · Boatshed 1.5 km · Woolworths 1.6 km · IGA 2.6 km
Parks and reserves: Three Boys Park 300 m · Brown Park 400 m · Monument Hill Park 450 m · Rope Works Park 550 m · Stringfellow Park 550 m · Gibbon Park 600 m · Rogers Park 650 m · Wright Park 700 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Mosman Park, most often seen first: Willie Wagtail · Silver Gull · Black Swan · Pacific Black Duck · Australian Raven · Rainbow Lorikeet.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Mosman Park, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mosman Park here | 9,169 | — | 10/10 | 14% |
| Peppermint Grove | 1,597 | — | 10/10 | 15% |
| Cottesloe | 7,750 | — | 10/10 | 10% |
| North Fremantle | 3,947 | — | 10/10 | 4% |
| East Fremantle | 7,819 | — | 10/10 | 10% |
| Bicton | 6,961 | — | 10/10 | 17% |
| Claremont | 9,248 | — | 10/10 | 13% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Mosman Park — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Curtin — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6012 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Mosman Park profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $300 a week, and about 34% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 7% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 8,598 people to 9,169. It sits about 11 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Victoria Street station is roughly 0.7 km away. Local government is Mosman Park council, and the federal seat is Curtin.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Mosman Park vs Cottesloe · Mosman Park vs North Fremantle.
Nearby guides: Peppermint Grove · Cottesloe · North Fremantle · East Fremantle · Bicton · Claremont.
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