Manly vs Mosman
Manly (median $4,487,500) is roughly 19% cheaper to buy into than Mosman ($5,535,000). Over the past year, Manly (-0.3%) ran 2.0 percentage points ahead of Mosman (-2.3%) on house-price growth.
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Manly and Mosman side by side
| Measure | Manly | Mosman |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $4,487,500 | $5,535,000 |
| Median unit | $549,360 | $612,720 |
| House price change, 12 months | -0.3% | -2.3% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1350/wk | $2100/wk |
| Unit rent | $1050/wk | $820/wk |
| Owner occupied | 46.0% | 64.0% |
| Renter occupied | 51.0% | 33.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1132 | 1175 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 30 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 20 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 16,296 | 28,329 |
| Median age | 38 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1149 mm | 1200 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.4°C | 26.6°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Mosman scores higher on walkability (30/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mosman (1175) sits above Manly (1132). Mosman skews owner-occupied (64%), Manly runs more rental-dense (46% owner).
- For buyers
- Manly is the lower entry point at $4,487,500 median, 19% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Mosman delivers the better gross yield (1.97% vs 1.56%), but Manly has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Mosman edges out on average school ICSEA (1175 vs 1132).
Manly vs Mosman: common questions
Is Manly or Mosman cheaper to buy in?
Manly has the lower median house price at $4,487,500, roughly 19% below Mosman ($5,535,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Manly or Mosman?
Over the past 12 months, Manly grew -0.3% vs -2.3% in Mosman, a gap of 2.0 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Manly or Mosman have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mosman scores 1175 vs 1132 in Manly. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Manly or Mosman?
Mosman scores 100/100 on walkability vs 30/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Manly or Mosman?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.97% in Mosman vs 1.56% in Manly. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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