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Mosman - North

3 km²

Older residents and high earners define the community of Mosman - North. The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than both the state and national figures. It is a highly educated and affluent neighbourhood where many people work from home and enjoy a walkable lifestyle. This combination of wealth and professional success creates a distinctive, high-status pocket of Greater Sydney.

Mosman - North's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.

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Demographics & Identity

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This is an older community where 24% of people are seniors, a figure well above the national average. Children under 15 make up only 15.3%, which is much lower than most similar areas.

Age groups

Older adults (45–64) 27.3%

Seniors (65+) 24.0%

Young adults (25–44) 23.7%

Children (0–14) 15.3%

Youth (15–24) 9.7%

13,763 Population —

45 yrs Median age — Here 45 yrs NSW 39 yrs Aus 38 yrs

0.2% First Nations — Here 0.2% NSW 3.4% Aus 3.2%

24.0% Aged 65+ — Here 24.0% NSW 17.6% Aus 17.2%

15.3% Under 15 — Here 15.3% NSW 18.2% Aus 18.2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

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Overseas birth rates are much higher than usual, with 36.8% of people born abroad. English is the most common ancestry at 39%, followed by Australian and Irish heritage.

36.8% Born overseas — Here 36.8% NSW 29.3% Aus 27.7%

Language

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English is the main language for 77.3% of residents, and while 18.9% use another language at home, this is well below the New South Wales figure.

18.9% Other language — Here 18.9% NSW 26.6% Aus 22.3%

1.8% Limited English — Here 1.8% NSW 4.5% Aus 3.4%

Religion

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About 40.9% of the population report having no religion, which is a little above the national average. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 48.7%.

Religion

Christianity 49%
No religion 41%
Not stated 6%
Buddhism 2%
Hinduism 1%
Judaism 1%
Islam 1%
Other religions 0%

40.9% No religion — Here 40.9% NSW 33.2% Aus 38.9%

Education & Qualifications

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The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 52.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure of 26.3%.

52.9% Bachelor+ — Here 52.9% NSW 27.8% Aus 26.3%

82.9% Year 12 — Here 82.9% NSW 58.9% Aus 58.8%

3 Schools

1.43 Schools/1k kids

Income

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Incomes are among the highest in the country, with 45.7% of households earning $3,000 or more per week. Typical family weekly income is $4,154, far exceeding the national figure.

$2,822 Household income — Here $2,822 NSW $1,829 Aus $1,746

$1,464 Personal income — Here $1,464 NSW $813 Aus $805

$4,154 Family income — Here $4,154 NSW $2,185 Aus $2,120

35.5% High earners Here 35.5% NSW 13.5% Aus 12.5%

45.7% High-income homes Here 45.7% NSW 25.2% Aus 22.6%

Health & Disability

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Residents generally experience better health than most areas; only 3.9% need help with daily activities and 5.8% have a mental health condition.

24.4% Health condition Here 24.4% NSW 27.0% Aus 27.7%

5.8% Mental health Here 5.8% NSW 8.0% Aus 8.8%

3.9% Needs assistance — Here 3.9% NSW 5.8% Aus 5.8%

Community Participation

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Volunteering is very common here, with 19.1% of people volunteering, which is well above the national average.

19.1% Volunteering — Here 19.1% NSW 13.0% Aus 14.1%

11.3% Unpaid carers — Here 11.3% NSW 11.5% Aus 11.9%

24.3% Unpaid child care — Here 24.3% NSW 25.3% Aus 26.3%

2.3% Defence service Here 2.3% NSW 2.3% Aus 2.8%

20.6% Housework 15h+ — Here 20.6% NSW 21.2% Aus 20.7%

First Nations

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The First Nations population is very small, consisting of 28 people. Those in this group have a typical personal income of $849, which is well above the state average.

28 First Nations people

37 yrs Median age Here 37 yrs NSW 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

$849 Median income Here $849 NSW $600 Aus $540

$3,874 Household income Here $3,874 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

14.3% Indigenous language Here 14.3% NSW 4.0% Aus 12.3%

Family & Households

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Households are smaller than average with 2.3 people per home. A high number of people live alone (32.2%), while one-parent families are much less common than in most areas.

Family types

Couples with children 57%
Couples without children 33%
One-parent families 9%
Other families 1%

2.3 Household size —

9.0% One-parent — Here 9.0% NSW 14.0% Aus 14.1%

32.2% Living alone — Here 32.2% NSW 25.0% Aus 25.6%

Housing & Dwellings

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Apartments are the most common home type (53.9%) and 40.6% of homes are owned outright. Typical monthly mortgage payments are among the highest at $3,500.

Tenure

Owned outright 41%
Rented 31%
Owned with a mortgage 25%
Other tenure 2%
Not stated 1%

$600 Rent — Here $600 NSW $420 Aus $375

$3,500 Mortgage — Here $3,500 NSW $2,167 Aus $1,863

0.90 People / bedroom — Here 0.90 NSW 0.90 Aus 0.80

31.2% Renting — Here 31.2% NSW 32.6% Aus 30.6%

40.6% Owned outright — Here 40.6% NSW 31.5% Aus 31.0%

Transport & Vehicles

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Working from home is very common for 58.1% of the workforce, far above the national figure. The area is well served by public transport, and 12.8% of homes have no car.

12.8% No car — Here 12.8% NSW 9.2% Aus 7.4%

58.1% Work from home — Here 58.1% NSW 31.0% Aus 21.0%

3.6% PT commute — Here 3.6% NSW 2.7% Aus 3.1%

91 PT stops

6.61 Stops/1k Here 6.61 NSW 5.27

Migration & Movement

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The community is relatively mobile, with 42.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 16% of the population.

42.2% Recent movers — Here 42.2% NSW 39.9% Aus 40.7%

16.0% Recent arrivals — Here 16.0% NSW 14.9% Aus 14.5%

Jobs & Industry

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Full-time employment is well above average at 62.9%, with the unemployment rate at just 3.6%. Many residents work as professionals or managers in finance and technical fields.

Industry

Professional & technical 20.5%

Finance & insurance 14.8%

Health care & social assistance 9.9%

Retail trade 7.3%

Education & training 6.7%

3.6% Unemployment — Here 3.6% NSW 4.9% Aus 5.1%

60.1% Participation — Here 60.1% NSW 58.7% Aus 61.1%

62.9% Full-time — Here 62.9% NSW 58.0% Aus 58.9%

Economy & Advantage

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The area is ranked at the highest possible level for overall advantage and job skills. It is home to 2,019 businesses, which is more than 80% of similar areas.