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Mosman

9 km²

A noticeably older population defines Mosman, where the typical resident is 45 and seniors make up nearly 22% of the community. This is a highly affluent area with an exceptionally well-qualified workforce and high typical incomes. Most residents live in apartments or smaller homes, and a large number of people work from home. The community is marked by its ability to access almost every essential service and park within a short walk.

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

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The area is noticeably older than the national figure, with 21.9% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the Australian average of 17.2%. About 16.3% of the population are children under 15, a little below the state and national figures.

Overseas birthplaces are very common here, with 35.3% of people born abroad, well above the 27.7% seen across Australia. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

While 16.5% of people use a language other than English at home, this is far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%. Only 1.5% of the community speak little or no English.

About 40.7% of residents report having no religion, which is a little above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 49.8%.

Education levels are exceptionally high, with 54.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. This is reflected in the workforce, where 41.6% of people are professionals.

Typical incomes are far above the national average, with 46.4% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income is $4,502 weekly, which is more than double the New South Wales figure.

Residents report better health than most areas, with long-term health conditions affecting 23.7% of people, well below the national figure of 27.7%. Only 3.5% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is common here, with 20.3% of people volunteering, well above the national figure of 14.1%. Other participation rates for unpaid care and housework are about the same as the state average.

The First Nations community is small, but those present have a much higher typical personal income of $900 and a Year 12 completion rate of 77.0%, both far above the national figures.

Single-person households are much more common here than in most areas, with 31.7% of people living alone. This is consistent with a lower number of people per home than the national average.

Apartments are the most common home type at 52.0%, and typical weekly rents of $590 are well above the national figure. Mortgage payments are also very high, with a typical monthly payment of $3,870.

Working from home is very common, with 58.8% of people doing so, far above the national figure of 21.0%. Public transport is highly accessible, with a one-minute walk to the nearest stop.

The area has seen significant movement, with 42.8% of people moving in the last five years. This includes 15.2% who arrived recently from overseas, which is among the highest for similar areas.

Full-time employment is much higher than most areas at 63.6%. Many residents work in professional, technical, finance, or health industries.

Mosman is a walker's paradise, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park. Almost 96% of residents can reach a school and 94% can reach groceries on foot.

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