Mosman’s property market is showing a striking price gap between buyers and listings. In this prestige suburb, buyers’ search budgets sit around $1.225 million below what homes are being listed for, according to Domain’s Matching Demand report.
This is the second-largest gap in Australia, behind Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, where the gap rises to $2 million. Even in the unit market, listings are around $100,000 above buyer search medians.
For both units and houses, the largest gaps cluster in high-value suburbs like Mosman, where limited stock, entrenched wealth and low turnover sustain high listing prices. Despite strong buyer interest, Domain noted that sellers in these areas often keep prices steady, confident that the suburb’s lifestyle and scarce stock will attract buyers willing to meet their expectations.
That said, there are still clear opportunities to enter the Mosman market. Smaller houses and units provide more accessible entry points. Domain data shows that one-bedroom units can start as low as $637,000, while the median for one-bedroom apartments sits at $815,000.
Additionally, Mosman’s tightly held nature has historically supported long-term capital growth, meaning even entry-level purchases can benefit from the suburb’s strong performance over time. As the graph above shows, one-bedroom apartments have grown in value by 19.3% over the four years to December 2025.
Smaller properties in Mosman also tend to sell faster than larger houses, reflecting strong demand at lower price points. A one-bedroom unit spends an average of 39 days on market, compared to almost 20 days longer for a three-bedroom house, which sells on average in 57 days.
Downsizers, investors and first home buyers compete for limited stock, keeping these lower-priced segments active. This shows that even in a market defined by scarcity, there are practical pathways to homeownership for buyers who focus on units or smaller homes.
With the right guidance, it is possible to target these segments where budget, demand and opportunity align, allowing buyers to access Mosman without needing to stretch to the very top of the market.
Whether you’re upgrading, downsizing or investing, R&W Mosman/Neutral Bay can help you pinpoint the parts of the market where real opportunity still exists. Speak with our team on (02) 9969 7622 or info@rwm.com.au for tailored guidance in Sydney’s premier suburbs.