Mosman, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Mosman, in the Mosman Municipal Council local government area.
| Locality | Mosman |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Mosman Municipal Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.8283 |
| Longitude | 151.24225 |
| Population | 27,844 |
| Density | 3271.9 /km² |
| Area | 8.5 km² |
| Elevation | 24 m |
| Postcode | 2088 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 5 km northeast |
Mosman is a locality in the Mosman Municipal Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of 27,844. The locality covers an area of 8.5 km², giving a population density of about 3271.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 24 m above sea level. It lies approximately 5 km northeast of Sydney. Mosman is located at 33.8283°S, 151.2423°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2088.
Mosman unfurls along the northern foreshores of Sydney Harbour, a landscape sculpted by the ebb and flow of saltwater and crowned with the vibrant green of native bushland. It lies 5.3 km north-east of Sydney, NSW (from Sydney, NSW: bearing 34°T), and is situated 13.0 km north of Maroubra. Its terrain rolls and dips, a series of ridges and valleys that offer sweeping vistas of the shimmering water and the distant city skyline, a constant, captivating backdrop. The air here carries a distinct tang of salt, mingled with the sweet, earthy perfume of eucalypts, particularly potent after a rain shower when the very colour of the leaves deepens. Streets wind organically, following the contours of the land, lined with established trees whose branches create dappled canopies overhead, casting shifting patterns of light and shadow on the pavements below. The character of Mosman is one of elegant, established residential beauty, a place where the natural world asserts its presence with quiet confidence, even amidst the hum of daily life.
This locality, once a significant area for Indigenous Australians, later became a favoured retreat for Sydney's burgeoning colonial elite, drawn by its natural harbour access and scenic appeal. Early land grants fostered the development of grand estates, remnants of which still inform the neighbourhood's architectural character, a subtle echo of past prosperity. The local economy has long been intertwined with the harbour, transitioning from early fishing and shipping activities to a predominantly residential and service-based hub, with a vibrant retail strip serving its discerning population. Mosman’s distinctive charm is amplified by its proximity to national parks, such as the stunning Sydney Harbour National Park, offering residents and visitors alike an immediate immersion into coastal heath and forest. The presence of beautiful, accessible beaches like Balmoral and Chinaman's Beach further solidifies its identity as a desirable, sun-kissed corner of the city, a place where the rhythm of the tides seems to influence the pace of everyday life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mosman, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Mosman, in the Mosman Municipal Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Mosman includes the postcode (2088), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Mosman Municipal Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Mosman is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |