Mosman: Is this Sydney's most picture-perfect waterside suburb?
Australia’s affinity for waterside living reaches its pinnacle in Mosman. Surrounded by water on three sides, this affluent harbourside haven is home to quaint beaches and coves, with beautiful scenery that would make a postcard blush.
Families gravitate towards the gentle waters of Chowder Bay, while those seeking solitude head to Chinamans Beach, a quieter nook compared to the often busy Balmoral Beach.
Local homes are spoilt by a wide range of eateries with a side serving of water views, making the suburb all the more worthy of its hefty price tag.
Picture-perfect postcode
The Agency North partner Claudia Portale says Mosman is a wealthy yet relaxed suburb, devoid of pretentiousness.
“Residents often have deep generational roots here,” she says. “They cherish and pass down memories of a childhood spent among beaches, parks, prestigious schools, and Taronga Zoo, all within a stone’s throw from the city centre, accessible via the Sydney Harbour Bridge or ferry.”
Mosman’s enduring desirability is shown in the latest Domain House Price Report, which puts the suburb’s median house price at $5.013 million – a growth of 5.8 per cent year-on-year and 33.2 per cent over five years.
“The older I get and the more I travel, the more I become convinced that Mosman is the best place to live,” Portale says.
“It’s like its own tranquil bubble with everything you need — it’s easy to see why residents never want to leave and why so many aspire to call it home.”
A slice of France
The cafe culture flourishes here, enriched by European influences and the ever-present harbour.
Couple Alena and Pierre Rayrolles are behind two renowned local eateries that contribute to this cosmopolitan charm.
“Having managed cafes and bistros in France, I longed to bring a piece of Paris to Mosman,” Alena says. “This dream materialised with Frenchy’s Cafe and, later, L’Heritage.
“[They are] designed to give diners the feeling of stepping into a restaurant in Paris, despite the giveaway of the stunning harbour views.”
As a local business owner and a mother with children in the local school, Alena’s life is deeply woven into the fabric of Mosman’s community.
“I adore living here for its wonderful sense of belonging, offering a life that’s both wonderful and grounded,” she says.
“This sentiment is shared by many who’ve made Mosman their home. [It’s] a suburb worth making a lifelong commitment to.”
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