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Manly vs Mosman: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Mosman commands a $1.25M premium on median property price over Manly; Mosman is $152/wk cheaper per week to rent; Mosman has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.

Last refreshed May 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

Northern Beaches

Manly

2095

Mosman

Mosman

2088

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Manly (2095) and Mosman (2088) across 13 metrics in four sections.
MetricManlyMosman
SAFETYSafety
Mosman leads on 2 of 2
Sub-gradeC+(0)C+(0)
Flood zone coverage
Bushfire zone coverage54.6%28.9%
FAMILYFamily
Mosman leads on 2 of 2
Sub-gradeB(0)B+(1)
SEIFA advantage decile10/1010/10
Schools in postcode24
FINANCEFinance
Mosman leads on 2 of 2
Sub-gradeB-(0)B-(0)
Median house price$4.50M$5.75M
Median unit price$1.88M$1.40M
Median weekly rent$1000/wk$848/wk
Annual price growth+2.3%+6.2%
LIFESTYLELifestyle
Manly leads on 2 of 2
Sub-gradeB-(0)B-(0)
Walkability percentile8369

Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.

Which suits you?

Choose Manly if...

  • Manly leads on Lifestyle
  • You want a lower entry price for a house

Choose Mosman if...

  • Mosman leads on Safety, Family, Finance
  • You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
  • School options within walking distance matter

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Common questions

Is Manly or Mosman more expensive?
Mosman has the higher median house price ($5.75M) compared with $4.50M in Manly.
Which is better for renters — Manly or Mosman?
Median weekly rent is $1000/wk in Manly and $848/wk in Mosman, making Mosman the more affordable rental market.
Is Manly or Mosman at higher flood risk?
Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
How many schools are in Manly vs Mosman?
Manly has 2 schools in the postcode, and Mosman has 4. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

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