Overall score
Mosman
66.7/100
Neutral Bay
72.5/100
Mosman vs Neutral Bay, NSW suburb comparison
Neutral Bay for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MosmanNeutral Bay
Crime rate
Mosman
26.7 / 1k
Neutral Bay
26.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mosman
975
Neutral Bay
480
Population
Mosman
28,329
Neutral Bay
10,090
Metric leadMosman 5Neutral Bay 42 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesNeutral Bay
- Best for familiesNeutral Bay
- Best for investmentNeutral Bay
- Best for best valueNeutral Bay
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Mosman | Neutral Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66.7/100 | 72.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 6.7/100 | 8.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 26.7 / 1k | 26.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 16 |
| Parks & reserves | 34 | 19 |
| Public transport stops | 365 | 65 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 975 | 480 |
| Planning activity | 144 | 23 |
| Population | 28,329 | 10,090 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Mosman is an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Neutral Bay is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Mosman pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and schools and education options, whereas Neutral Bay is the better pick for housing affordability and overall desirability.
Choose Mosman if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Neutral Bay for retirees and investors.