Is Mosman or Vaucluse more expensive?

Vaucluse has the higher median house price ($8.13M) compared with $5.75M in Mosman.

Which is better for renters — Mosman or Vaucluse?

Median weekly rent is $848/wk in Mosman and $950/wk in Vaucluse, making Mosman the more affordable rental market.

Is Mosman or Vaucluse 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 Vaucluse?

Mosman has 4 schools in the postcode, and Vaucluse has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Mosman vs Vaucluse: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Vaucluse commands a $2.38M premium on median property price over Mosman; Mosman is $102/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

Woollahra

Vaucluse

2030

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Mosman (2088) and Vaucluse (2030) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Mosman	Vaucluse
SAFETYSafety Vaucluse 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▲	2
FINANCEFinance Mosman leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B-▲(0)	D+(-1)
Median house price	$5.75M	$8.13M
Median unit price	$1.40M	$1.53M
Median weekly rent	$848/wk	$950/wk
Annual price growth	+6.2%▲	-14.5%
LIFESTYLELifestyle Mosman leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B-▲(0)	C+(0)
Walkability percentile	69▲	31

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, Lifestyle
You want a lower entry price for a house
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
School options within walking distance matter

Choose Vaucluse if...

Vaucluse leads on Safety

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Common questions

Is Mosman or Vaucluse more expensive?: Vaucluse has the higher median house price ($8.13M) compared with $5.75M in Mosman.
Which is better for renters — Mosman or Vaucluse?: Median weekly rent is $848/wk in Mosman and $950/wk in Vaucluse, making Mosman the more affordable rental market.
Is Mosman or Vaucluse 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 Vaucluse?: Mosman has 4 schools in the postcode, and Vaucluse has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

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