Mosman, NSW 2088 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Mosman is a harbourside suburb on Sydney's Lower North Shore, 8 km north-east of the CBD, known for its beaches, coves and Taronga Zoo. It has a population of around 28,000 with a median age of 45, mainly professionals and families. Housing comprises high-value houses and a substantial number of apartments.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 28,329
- Median age
- 45 years
- Median household income
- $2,892 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,487 /week
- Median family income
- $4,502 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Mosman
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Warringah
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $2,000 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,870
- Median house price
- $5,450,000
- Rent share of household income
- 69%
Schools
- Mosman High School
- Mosman Public School
- Mosman Preparatory School
Transport
- F - Taronga Zoo Wharf
- F - Mosman Bay Wharf
- Local buses via Spit Junction
Lifestyle & amenities
Affluent established suburb with mix of families and older professionals. Home to Taronga Zoo, Balmoral Beach and harbourfront parks; Spit Junction serves as the commercial centre.
- 31 cafés
- 36 restaurants
- 5 pubs and bars
- 58 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 3 supermarkets
- 21 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 4.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 92.6% of the 14,947 resolvable premises in Mosman. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 2.0%
- Fibre to the Building: 5.3%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 92.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 0.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 705 across postcode 2088 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 20% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 225 theft, 156 violent offences, 105 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mosman?
Mosman (NSW 2088) had 28,329 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Mosman local government area.
What is the median rent in Mosman?
The median advertised rent in Mosman is $2,000/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Mosman?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Mosman. Nearest include: Mosman High School, Mosman Public School, Mosman Preparatory School. School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Mosman?
Mosman is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (92.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Mosman?
Across postcode 2088, 705 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (225), violent (156), other (105). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Mosman?
In Mosman, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (4.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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