Average rent in Mosman - South, NSW — 2026

Mosman - South is part of the Mosman council area and sits 5km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 14,565 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $580/week, which is above the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 35% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$580/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
14,565

ABS 2021

Median age
44
Distance to Sydney
5 km
Households renting
35%
Separate houses
37%
Flats / apartments
50%
Born overseas
34%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Mosman

Renting in Mosman - South

Mosman - South sits well above the New South Wales median, with the typical renter paying $580/week — that's 37% over the state-wide $424/week (ABS Census 2021). It's a renter-heavy suburb at 35%, and the housing stock leans hard into apartments and flats (50%) — the high-density profile you'd expect from inner-Sydney. About 34% of residents were born overseas, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. At 5km from the Sydney CBD, the rent premium tracks proximity to jobs, transit, and lifestyle. If you're applying here, expect competition and fast market times. State rent indices (CoreLogic, Domain, SQM) suggest the 2021 baseline is already well out of date — your reported figure above is the live read.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Mosman - South?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Mosman - South, NSW was $580. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Mosman - South rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Mosman - South came in at $580 — 37% above. Mosman - South sits 5km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 37% separate houses and 50% flats).
Which suburbs near Mosman - South have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Mosman - South's $580/week (ABS 2021): Five Dock - Abbotsford, Crows Nest - Waverton, Randwick - South. On the higher end, you've got Glenwood, Chatswood - East, Paddington - Moore Park. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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