Mosman VS Rose Bay

2088 NSW · Mosman — 2029 NSW · Waverley

📋 Overview

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Postcode20882029
LGAMosmanWaverley
Area8.65 km²2.555 km²
Elevation26m14m
Federal ElectorateWarringahWentworth
State ElectorateNorth ShoreVaucluse

🏷️ Character

Mosman

Harbourside elegance where Balmoral Beach and Taronga Zoo anchor a sophisticated community. Tree-lined streets of heritage homes and harbour glimpses make it perennially desirable.

Harbour ViewsPrestigeVillage ShoppingHeritage Homes

Rose Bay

WaterfrontAffluentFerry AccessEastern SuburbsPrestige

👥 Population & Demographics

MosmanRose Bay
Population (2021)28,3299,911
Median Age4540
Male13,033 (46.0%)4,610 (46.5%)
Female15,294 (54.0%)5,297 (53.4%)
Avg Household Size2.32.3
Persons per Bedroom0.90.9
Population Density3,275/km²3,879/km²

📊 Age Distribution

Mosman
Rose Bay
0-4
4.3%5.2%
5-14
12%11.2%
15-19
5.7%4.9%
20-24
4.8%5.3%
25-34
10.4%14.4%
35-44
12.9%14.7%
45-54
15%13.4%
55-64
13.2%10.7%
65-74
10.8%9.4%
75-84
7.8%7.2%
85+
3.2%3.6%

💰 Income & Housing Costs

MosmanRose Bay
Personal Income (weekly)$1,487$1,398
Personal Income (annual)$77,324$72,696
Family Income (weekly)$4,502$3,510
Household Income (weekly)$2,892$2,539
Median Mortgage (monthly)$3,870$3,250
Median Rent (weekly)$590$630

🙏 Religion

MosmanRose Bay
Christianity49.8%31.9%
No Religion40.7%28.8%
Buddhism1.4%1.1%
Hinduism1.0%0.6%
Judaism0.8%29.0%
Islam0.5%0.5%
Sikhism0.1%0.0%

🌍 Ancestry

MosmanRose Bay
English11,622 (41.0%)2,803 (28.3%)
Australian7,582 (26.8%)2,026 (20.4%)
Irish4,045 (14.3%)909 (9.2%)
Scottish3,522 (12.4%)677 (6.8%)
Chinese1,765 (6.2%)450 (4.5%)
German1,152 (4.1%)382 (3.9%)
Italian1,152 (4.1%)493 (5.0%)
Greek538 (1.9%)293 (3.0%)
French465 (1.6%)119 (1.2%)
Dutch454 (1.6%)108 (1.1%)
South African354 (1.2%)685 (6.9%)
Polish336 (1.2%)341 (3.4%)
Russian261 (0.9%)327 (3.3%)

✈️ Country of Birth

MosmanRose Bay
Born in Australia17,429 (61.5%)5,431 (54.8%)
Born overseas10,011 (35.3%)3,988 (40.2%)

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

MosmanRose Bay
England2,416553
China719206
New Zealand719210
South Africa509926
United States496113
Hong Kong24853
India23448
Scotland232—
Germany22060
Brazil19987
Italy16788
Philippines17484
Ireland19575

Parents' Birthplace

MosmanRose Bay
Both parents born in AU11,2302,548
Both parents born overseas11,5515,225
Mixed (one AU, one overseas)4,5081,551

🏛️ State Heritage

Mosman (13 items)

  • 📍 Mosman Bay Sewage Aqueduct
  • 📍 Woolley House
  • 📍 Georges Head Military Fortifications
  • 📍 Building
  • 📍 Igloo House, The
  • 📍 Alma House
  • 📍 Balmoral Bathers Pavilion
  • 📍 Monterey, residential apartments
  • 📍 Middle Head Military Fortifications
  • 📍 Residence
  • 📍 Boronia
  • 📍 The Barn - Scout Hall
  • 📍 Bradleys Head Forts and HMAS Sydney 1 Mast and Associated Memorials

Rose Bay (4 items)

  • 📍 Site of Ficus superba var. henneana tree
  • 📍 Salisbury Court
  • 📍 Rose Bay Seawall, Promenade and its Setting
  • 📍 Sydney Croquet Clubhouse, its collections, lawns and grounds

⚖️ Quick Summary

MetricMosmanRose BayEdge
Bigger population28,3299,911Mosman
Higher income1,4871,398Mosman
Lower rent590630Mosman
Lower mortgage3,8703,250Rose Bay
Younger median age4540Rose Bay
More land area8.652.555Mosman