Mosman at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
28.3k
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Mosman.
The postcode for Mosman is 2088 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Mosman (2088) sits in the Mosman region of NSW.
Mosman has roughly 28,329 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Mosman scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 8 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mosman's population at 28,329, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (64% own, 33% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
28,329
Median age
45
Family households
66%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$590/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$590/wk
Owner occupied
64%
Renter occupied
33%
At a deeper level
28,329
Median age: 45
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Safety
Crime and safety.
782
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
100
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mosman.
Local schools for Mosman
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Government School Catchment
Mosman Public School
Mosman High School
Middle Harbour Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Mosman.
- What is the Mosman postcode?
- Mosman is in the 2088 postcode, in NSW, in the Mosman Municipal Council region.
- Where is Mosman?
- Mosman is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2088. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Mosman Municipal Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mosman?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $590, for units it's $590.
- What schools are in Mosman?
- There are 20 schools serving Mosman on this page, including Mosman Church of England Preparatory School, Mosman Public School, Mosman High School.
- How walkable is Mosman?
- Mosman has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Mosman?
- Mosman is close to Spit Junction, Cremorne Junction, Cremorne, Neutral Bay Junction, Cremorne Point.
- What is the population of Mosman?
- The population of Mosman is approximately 28,329 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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