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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-04-27

Mosman, NSW 2088 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Mixed Use dominant. Median sale $2.25M over the last 24 months. 83% of decided DAs approved.

Dominant zone
C4
Mixed Use
Median sale (24m)
$2.25M
1,055 sales
DA approval rate
83%
670 of 807 approved
Total lots
7,424
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Zoning

What you can build in Mosman

Mosman is dominated by C4Mixed Use. Land use rules, height, FSR, and permitted developments are set per zone in the Local Environmental Plan and refined by the Development Control Plan.

C4
Dominant
C4 Mixed Use 33.5%
R3 Medium Density Residential 31.2%
R2 Low Density Residential 29.3%
E1 Local Centre 4.3%
RE1 Public Recreation 1.6%
Avg max height
8.3 m

Limit varies by lot — check your address for the exact figure.

Avg max FSR
0.63:1

Floor Space Ratio — total floor area as a multiple of lot area.

Use mix
Residential59%
Commercial5%
Environment33%

Location

Where Mosman sits

Mosman 2088 covers an undefined area within Mosman Municipal Council.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Mosman Municipal Council
Postcode
2088
Area
Total lots
7,424

Drill into any lot in Mosman

Open the interactive map — click any address to see its zone, height, FSR, overlays, and approval likelihood.

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Development potential

Where the upside is in Mosman

We score every lot for development signal — under-built relative to the controls, eligible for a granny flat, or sized for subdivision.

Underdeveloped
2,462

lots with remaining GFA capacity

granny flat eligible
3,321

under SEPP (Housing) 2021

Subdivision potential
396

lots that may support subdivision

Site assembly
261

adjoining lots with combined upside

Total dev potential
6,978 lots

show at least one development signal

Transport Oriented Dev
190 lots

within a TOD corridor (uplift expected)

Rezoning signal score
31.2 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb · 293 high-signal lots

Theoretical capacity if every lot built to its limit: 34,524 dwellings, with 1,579,566 m² of unused GFA across the suburb.

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Mosman

9% of lots are bushfire-prone — a bushfire assessment is likely required; also: 26% of lots have a heritage listing or sit in a Heritage Conservation Area — expect controls on demolition, alterations, and additions; 0.1% of lots are exposed to projected sea-level rise.

Suburb-wide percentages — your specific lot may have all, some, or none of these.

Flood-affected None

Mapped flood-prone land

Bushfire-prone 9.3%

RFS bushfire-prone land mapping

Heritage controls 26.0%

Heritage item or Conservation Area

Near contaminated land 0.4%

Within 100 m of EPA-listed site

Threatened ecology (TEC) None

Mapped TEC vegetation

Sea-level rise exposure 0.1%

Coastal hazard mapping

Flight noise contour None

ANEF / aircraft noise

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Market

Mosman property market

Sales, rent, and yield data drawn from NSW Property Sales Information and rental bond data over the past 24 months.

Median sale price (24m)
$2,250,000
1,055 sales · land value $3.83M
Median rent (house)
$1,363 / wk
Houses
Gross rental yield
4.3%
House, gross of costs

DA activity

Development applications in Mosman

807 development applications for Mosman addresses were decided by Mosman Municipal Council over the past 24 months. 670 approved — a 83% approval rate.

83%
Approved
DAs lodged (24m)
807
Approved
670
New dwelling DAs
707
Building approvals (12m)
41

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Mosman

ABS Census 2021 population data combined with lot-level amenity, healthcare, lifestyle, and crime indices.

Green cover
39%
Amenity score
98.8 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
98.8 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
99.4 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Mosman

What's the zoning in Mosman 2088?

Mosman is dominated by the C4 (Mixed Use) zone, which covers 2,418 of 7,424 lots (34%). The full mix is: C4 Mixed Use (34%), R3 Medium Density Residential (31%), R2 Low Density Residential (29%), E1 Local Centre (4%), RE1 Public Recreation (2%).

What's the height limit and FSR in Mosman?

Across Mosman, the average maximum building height is 8.3 m and the average maximum Floor Space Ratio (FSR) is 0.63:1. Individual lots can vary materially — height and FSR are set per zone in the Local Environmental Plan (LEP) and can be modified by overlays. For an exact figure on a specific address, generate a planning report.

Can I build a granny flat in Mosman?

Yes — 3,321 lots in Mosman appear eligible for a granny flat under SEPP (Housing) 2021, based on lot size, zoning, and frontage. Eligibility is lot-specific: get a planning report on your address to confirm.

What's the median property price in Mosman?

The median sale price in Mosman over the past 24 months is $2,250,000, across 1,055 sales. Median unimproved land value is $3,830,000.

What's the median rent in Mosman?

Median weekly rent for a house in Mosman is $1,363. Gross rental yield works out to 4.3%.

What's the development application approval rate in Mosman Municipal Council?

Mosman Municipal Council decided 807 development applications for Mosman addresses over the past 24 months, with 670 approved (83% approval rate). Processing time depends heavily on application complexity, council backlog, and whether the application requires referral to other agencies.

What planning constraints apply in Mosman?

Across Mosman, 26% with heritage controls, 9.3% bushfire-prone, 0.4% near contaminated sites. These are suburb-wide percentages — every lot has its own combination. A planning report on a specific address shows exactly which controls apply.

What's the development potential of Mosman?

6,978 of 7,424 lots in Mosman show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a granny flat, or capable of subdivision. 190 lots fall within a Transport Oriented Development corridor. Average rezoning signal score: 31.2 / 100.

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More planning data near Mosman

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Methodology & sources

Zoning, height, FSR, and overlays parsed from the Mosman Municipal Council Local Environmental Plan, applicable State Environmental Planning Policies, and the Development Control Plan. Property sales drawn from NSW Property Sales Information. DA history aggregated from the NSW Planning Portal. Heritage, flood, bushfire, contaminated land, TEC, sea-level rise, and aircraft noise overlays from the NSW Spatial Services and EPA registers. Population, age, income, and tenure from ABS Census 2021. Aggregated by ZoneDSS · last updated 2026-04-27.

Suburb-wide statistics — your specific lot may vary. Always run a planning report on the actual address before making a decision. How ZoneDSS works →