Overall score
Mosman
70.5/100
Neutral Bay
72.2/100
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
1,204
Neutral Bay
505
Population
Mosman
28,329
Neutral Bay
10,090
Metric leadMosman 7Neutral Bay 33 tiedacross 13 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 | 70.5/100 | 72.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.5/100 | 50.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 26.7 / 1k | 26.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 16 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 34 | 19 |
| Public transport stops | 365 | 65 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1,204 | 505 |
| Planning activity | 185 | 27 |
| Green cover | 9.7% | 8.1% |
| 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, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas Neutral Bay is the better pick for housing affordability, schools and education options, and overall desirability.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Neutral Bay, while Mosman remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.