Suburb comparison
Mosman vs Neutral Bay: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Mosman commands a $3.05M premium on median property price over Neutral Bay; Neutral Bay is $85/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.
Mosman
Mosman
2088
North Sydney
Neutral Bay
2089
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Mosman | Neutral Bay |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Neutral Bay leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | C+(0) | B▲(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 28.9% | 0.0%▲ |
FAMILYFamily Mosman leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B+▲(1) | B(0) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 4▲ | 1 |
FINANCEFinance Mosman leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B-▲(0) | B-(0) |
| Median house price | $5.75M | $2.70M |
| Median unit price | $1.40M | $1.13M |
| Median weekly rent | $848/wk | $763/wk |
| Annual price growth | +6.2%▲ | -20.2% |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Neutral Bay leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B-(0) | B+▲(1) |
| Walkability percentile | 69 | 88▲ |
Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.
Which suits you?
Choose Mosman if...
- Mosman leads on Family, Finance
- School options within walking distance matter
Choose Neutral Bay if...
- Neutral Bay leads on Safety, Lifestyle
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
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Common questions
- Is Mosman or Neutral Bay more expensive?
- Mosman has the higher median house price ($5.75M) compared with $2.70M in Neutral Bay.
- Which is better for renters — Mosman or Neutral Bay?
- Median weekly rent is $848/wk in Mosman and $763/wk in Neutral Bay, making Neutral Bay the more affordable rental market.
- Is Mosman or Neutral Bay 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 Mosman vs Neutral Bay?
- Mosman has 4 schools in the postcode, and Neutral Bay has 1. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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