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.

Suburb comparison

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

2088

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Manly (2095) and Mosman (2088) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Manly	Mosman
SAFETYSafety Mosman leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C+(0)	C+▲(0)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	54.6%	28.9%▲
FAMILYFamily Mosman leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B(0)	B+▲(1)
SEIFA advantage decile	10/10	10/10
Schools in postcode	2	4▲
FINANCEFinance Mosman leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B-(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-grade	B-▲(0)	B-(0)
Walkability percentile	83▲	69

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.

Full suburb profiles

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