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.

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

2088

North Sydney

Neutral Bay

2089

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Mosman (2088) and Neutral Bay (2089) across 13 metrics in four sections.
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.

Full suburb profiles

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