Council (LGA) · Area profile
Mosman Park
4 km²
A significant number of residents were born overseas in Mosman Park, where 32.2% of the population has a foreign birth. This is a wealthy and highly educated community, with nearly half of all adults holding a university degree. The area is notably older than the national average, and its residents enjoy an exceptionally high level of overall advantage. It is a walkable suburb where most homes are within a short stroll of parks, shops, and public transport.
Mosman Park's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the state and national average. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 19.6% of the population, a figure that has risen by 4 points since 2011.
Born overseas, 32.2% of residents come from abroad, which is much higher than most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 41.5%, followed by Australian, Irish and Scottish roots.
English is the main language for 80.7% of people at home. While 13.8% of residents use another language, this is well below the figures for both Western Australia and Australia.
A little over 45% of people report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. This reflects a significant shift in the community, as the number of non-religious residents rose 20 points since 2011.
Mosman Park is among the most qualified areas in the country, with 47.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average of 26.3%.
Household incomes are very high, with a typical family earning $3,456 a week. This is far above the national figure of $2,120, and 36.9% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.
Residents generally enjoy good health, with 24.2% having a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average. Only 4.4% of people need help with daily activities.
Volunteering is very common here, with 25% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average. Around 12% of residents provide some form of unpaid care.
First Nations people make up 1.1% of the population. Those in the community are notably older than the national average, and 43.5% have completed Year 12, which is well above the national figure.
The area has a high proportion of people living alone at 32.6%, which is well above the national average. Family households are typically smaller than in other areas, with 2.4 people per home.
Housing is expensive, with typical monthly mortgage payments of $3,000, which is far above the state average. While 61.4% live in separate houses, the area has a much higher rate of renters than most similar places.
The suburb is very well connected, with 8.2% of people commuting via public transport, well above the national figure. Only 9.1% of homes have no motor vehicle.
The community is quite mobile, as 42.9% of people moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 15.9% of the population, which is higher than most areas.
Professionals and managers make up the bulk of the workforce. While 61.7% of adults are working or looking for work, the rate of full-time employment is well below the state average.
Mosman Park is one of the most advantaged areas in the country, scoring a maximum of 10 for access to money, resources and job skills.
The local climate is milder than the state average, with an average maximum temperature of 24.4 degrees and annual rainfall of 670mm.
The area is very walkable, with 92.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of essential services. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park.