21 Aug Mosman + Roseville + Randwick Report Cards

Our latest property spotlight turns to Mosman on the Lower North Shore, Roseville on the Upper North Shore, and Randwick in the Eastern Suburbs.

Mosman remains one of Sydney’s most prestigious addresses, offering harbourside beauty, elegant homes, and a village lifestyle. Mosman recently made headlines with a spectacular waterfront home selling for around $43 million, setting a new benchmark for the area and demonstrating the appetite for high-end properties. Balmoral Beach, Taronga Zoo, and boutique shopping along Military Road add to Mosman’s appeal, with strong interest from both local upgraders and international buyers seeking blue-chip homes. New planning under the state’s Low to Mid Rise Housing Policy is seeing some blocks amalgamate, with neighbours also selling in anticipation of nearby large developments. At Premier Home Finders, we stay on top of development and council updates for our clients.

Further north, Roseville continues to attract families and professionals looking for leafy streets, quality schools, and a strong sense of community. Known for its Federation and Californian bungalow homes alongside modern residences, Roseville offers space, privacy, and lifestyle while remaining within easy reach of the CBD. The suburb’s boutique character and proximity to bushland reserves and highly regarded Roseville College make it particularly attractive to families seeking long-term stability and amenity.

Over in the East, Randwick balances heritage charm with vibrant urban living. Anchored by the Royal Randwick Racecourse and a thriving café culture, the suburb benefits from proximity to Coogee Beach, UNSW, and major hospitals. Demand comes from a broad range of buyers, from students and healthcare professionals to families and investors, with consistent competition for terraces, apartments, and freestanding homes. With the light rail now connecting to the CBD and beaches on the doorstep, Randwick offers the rare combination of urban convenience and coastal lifestyle.

We explore how these suburbs have performed over the past 12 months, plus the top home and unit sales for July 2025.

Mosman Property

Mosman Top House Sale For July 2025

Below we showcase July’s top home sale, plus a record-breaking Mosman property that sold in August and deserves special mention. 4 McLean Crescent changed hands for $43.5 million—the second highest price recorded north of the Harbour Bridge.

26 Euryalus Street, Mosman, NSW 2088
Sale Price: $7.3m
Sold By: (Charles) Yuanchao Pei – Ray White

Mosman Top Unit Sale in July 2025

Five Fun Facts About Mosman

1. Mosman takes its name from Archibald Mosman, a Scottish merchant who, alongside his twin brother George, acquired land in the area in the early 1830s and established a whaling station at what became known as Mosman’s Bay. By 1838, Archibald owned over 108 acres of waterfront land there

2. In the late 19th century, Mosman was home to plein air artists’ camps—such as the famed Curlew Camp—hosting prominent painters like Julian Ashton, Tom Roberts, and Arthur Streeton. The area earned the nickname “Australia’s most painted suburb,” and you can still see an inscription reading “Curlew 1890” in Little Sirius Cove

3. Bradleys Head Light, established in 1905 and heritage-listed, stands on Mosman’s foreshores. This timber-and-concrete beacon guided ships entering the harbour and still remains accessible to the public today 

4. Known affectionately as “The Barn,” this historic scout hall hosted the first meeting leading to the formation of Mosman Municipal Council. After years of use—and a major restoration triggered by storm damage—it now stands as a heritage icon, lovingly preserved by the local scout community.

5. The population of Mosman is 28,329, and the average age is 45 years.

If you are looking to buy in Mosman or on the Lower North Shore, contact Bernadette Brennan, Principal and Senior Buyers’ Agent at Premier Home Finders.

Roseville Property

Roseville Top Home Sale

We feature the top home sale for July 2025.

Roseville Top Unit Sale July 2025

5 Fun Facts About Roseville

1. Roseville’s name traces back to a stone cottage known as “Rose Villa”, owned by the son-in-law of local landholder Richard Archbold. The cottage was demolished to make way for the railway, and the station adopted the name—eventually becoming the name of the entire suburb.

2. Situated about 12 km northwest of Sydney CBD, Roseville spans two local government areas—Ku-ring-gai and the City of Willoughby—making it a unique part of Sydney’s Upper North Shore.

3. Roseville’s railway station opened on 1 January 1890 (originally named “Rossville”) and was quickly renamed Roseville later that year. It’s also known for its elaborately landscaped station gardens, which add a touch of charm to daily commutes.

4. The Roseville Cinema (est. 1919) is a beloved heritage movie theatre and one of Sydney’s oldest suburban cinemas still operating. Originally built as a community hall, it was converted into a cinema and has remained a favourite for generations, known for its boutique feel and art-house screenings.

5. Population of 10,340 and the average age is 40

If you are a Roseville or North Shore buyer, contact Wendy Zhang, Buyers’ Agent for the Mid & Upper North Shore.

Randwick Property

We share the top home sale below for the suburb. Interestingly, this home recently sold in May 2024 for $12 million before reselling in July for $13.2m.

Randwick Top Unit Sale July 2025

Five Fun Facts About Randwick

1. Randwick holds the distinction of being the first suburb in NSW to become an official municipality, proclaimed on 22 February 1859—one of the earliest after the City of Sydney itself

2. The Royal Randwick Racecourse began hosting races in 1833, making it one of the oldest in Australia. Today it’s home to celebrated events like The Everest—the richest turf race in the world—and The Championships, a massive autumn racing fixture

3. Heritage Architecture & Art Deco Gems
Randwick boasts a rich architectural tapestry—from Victorian sandstone homes and the Victorian-Italianate Randwick Town Hall (1882) to beloved Art Deco landmarks like the Ritz Cinema (built 1937), one of only two remaining Art Deco cinemas in Sydney

4. Historic Beginnings & Market Gardens
The suburb’s name comes from Randwick in Gloucestershire, the birthplace of Simeon Henry Pearce, who played a pivotal role in establishing and shaping the area. He and his brother James were instrumental developers, with Simeon becoming the first mayor and dreaming of transforming the area into a refined village

5. Randwick’s population is 28,943, and the average age is 36.

Contact Jillian Cook who is our expert Buyers’ Agent in the Eastern Suburbs.

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Feature Image: 📷 Realestate.com.au – 24 Plunkett Road, Mosman, NSW 2088 sold in February 2025 for $25.5m through Nick Yates – The Agency.