Mosman - North · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Economy & Advantage in Mosman - North

How well-off the area is, how fast its population is growing, and the businesses and new homes here.

Population growth in Mosman - North has stayed modest since 2021, with the area increasing by 4.2%. It stands as one of the most advantaged places in the country, combining top-tier education and job skills with an overall advantage score of 1,164.

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📍 Mosman - North, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Mosman - North sits — Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

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All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Mosman - North — higher than 99% of areas.

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) compared with the state and national average
Mosman - North10
2088, NSW 10

Socio-economic advantage

SEIFA indexes ranking relative advantage and disadvantage.

This area is among the most advantaged in Australia, scoring a perfect 10 for overall advantage. This is driven by education and job skills that are among the highest at this level, while access to money and resources is larger than about 80% of similar areas.

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Higher than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

ABS Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% most disadvantaged areas in Australia, 10 = among the 10% most advantaged. IRSAD summarises both advantage and disadvantage, so a high score reflects relatively many high-income, well-educated households and few low-income, low-skill ones.

10

Higher than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

ABS Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% most disadvantaged areas in Australia, 10 = among the least disadvantaged. IRSD focuses on disadvantage alone (low income, low education, unemployment, unskilled occupations), so a higher decile means relatively less disadvantage.

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Higher than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

ABS Index of Economic Resources, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% lowest areas for economic resources in Australia, 10 = among the highest. IER reflects the income, housing costs, dwelling size and assets of households, so a higher decile means relatively greater economic resources.

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Higher than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

ABS Index of Education and Occupation, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% lowest areas for education and occupation in Australia, 10 = among the highest. IEO reflects residents' qualifications and the skill level of their jobs, so a higher decile means a more highly educated and skilled workforce.

1,164

Higher than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

ABS Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, 2021, as a raw index score (standardised so the Australian average is about 1000). Higher scores indicate relatively greater advantage; lower scores greater disadvantage.

Population growth

Annual population estimates and change since the census.

The population has grown to 14,409 people. This 4.2% increase since 2021 is around the middle for its level, though it is a little below the New South Wales figure of 6.1%.

Business & building

Operating businesses and dwellings approved.

Business activity is strong here, with 2,019 businesses. This is larger than about 88% of similar areas.

2,019

Higher than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

Operating businesses (ABS Counts of Australian Businesses), June 2025.

Sources

  • Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA) — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
  • Regional Population (Estimated Resident Population) — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2024 (CC BY 4.0).
  • Counts of Australian Businesses & Building Approvals — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2025 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Economy & Advantage in Mosman - North [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/121041688/mosman-north/topic/economy-advantage