Mascot

Mascot lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Mascot's population was around 23,030 as of November 2025. This showed an increase of 1,457 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 21,573. The rise is inferred from ABS' June 2024 estimate of 23,008 and 36 new addresses validated since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 7,550 persons per square kilometer, placing Mascot in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Mascot's growth rate was 6.0%, outperforming its SA3 area. Overseas migration contributed approximately 75.8% to recent population gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021 are utilised. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Population projections indicate above median growth, with Mascot expected to expand by 5,734 persons to 2041, reflecting a 24.8% increase over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Mascot recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Mascot has recorded approximately 42 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 210 homes were approved, with an additional 110 approved so far in FY-26. Each dwelling built over these five years attracted an average of 17.1 people per year, indicating significant demand outpacing supply and potentially exerting upward pressure on prices.

The average new home construction cost was $171,000 during this period, below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. In FY-26, Mascot has recorded $73.4 million in commercial development approvals, demonstrating strong commercial development momentum. However, compared to Greater Sydney, Mascot has significantly less development activity, 77.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. The mix of new building activity shows 46.0% detached houses and 54.0% medium and high-density housing. This skew toward compact living offers affordable entry pathways, attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers.

Interestingly, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests (21.0% at Census), indicating continued strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. With around 1487 people per dwelling approval, Mascot reflects a highly mature market. Population forecasts indicate Mascot will gain approximately 5,712 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Mascot has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

The performance of an area is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 35 projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects include the 350 King Street Business Park Development, the 263-273 Coward Street Multi-Level Warehouse Development, the 2 Bourke Street Mixed Use Development, and the Mascot Station Town Centre Precinct. The following list details those projects that are likely to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Mascot ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Mascot has an educated workforce with strong professional services representation and a low unemployment rate of 3.0%. As of September 2025, there are 13,895 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.1% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Sydney's at 70.0%.

According to Census responses, 42.9% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in professional & technical services, accommodation & food, and retail trade. Mascot has a high employment specialization in accommodation & food (1.9 times the regional level). Conversely, health care & social assistance shows lower representation at 8.9%, compared to the regional average of 14.1%.

The worker-to-resident ratio is 0.9, indicating substantial local employment opportunities. Between September 2024 and September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 1.7% alongside a 2.1% employment decline, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%, with a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest Mascot's employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to Mascot's employment mix.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

In AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2023, Mascot SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $56,034 and an average income of $67,579. These figures are comparable to national averages. Greater Sydney's median income was $60,817 with an average of $83,003 during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% from financial year ending June 2023 to September 2025, estimated incomes for Mascot would be approximately $60,999 (median) and $73,566 (average). According to Census 2021 income data, household, family, and personal incomes in Mascot rank between the 78th and 81st percentiles nationally. Income analysis shows that the largest segment comprises 35.4% of residents earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (8,152 residents), similar to the metropolitan region where 30.9% fall into this bracket. A substantial proportion of high earners, at 33.5%, indicates strong economic capacity in Mascot. High housing costs consume 22.2% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 71st percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Mascot features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Mascot, as per the latest Census evaluation, 21.1% were houses while 79.0% consisted of other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This contrasts with Sydney metropolitan areas where 55.9% were houses and 44.1% were other dwellings. Home ownership in Mascot stood at 16.6%, with mortgaged properties at 25.1% and rented dwellings at 58.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,600, above Sydney's average of $2,427. Weekly rent median was $600 compared to Sydney's $470. Nationally, Mascot's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Mascot features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 65.4% of all households, including 23.8% couples with children, 31.8% couples without children, and 6.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for 34.6%, with lone person households at 21.7% and group households comprising 12.9%. The median household size is 2.5 people, smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Mascot performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes

Mascot's educational attainment is notably higher than national averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 48.7% have university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. University degrees are most common at 32.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (14.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 25.1% of residents holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas account for 12.9%, while certificates make up 12.2%.

Educational participation is high, with 33.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.8% in tertiary education, 5.2% in primary education, and 3.7% pursuing secondary education.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Mascot has 66 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 25 routes, facilitating 10,703 weekly passenger trips in total. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 137 meters to the nearest stop. In this predominantly residential area, most commuting is outward-bound. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 50%, followed by train at 26% and bus at 10%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 0.7, below the regional norm.

According to the 2021 Census, a high proportion of residents, 42.9%, work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 1,529 trips per day, equating to approximately 162 weekly trips per individual stop.

Mascot's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Mascot's health outcomes show remarkable results based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, indicating very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The area has a private health cover rate of approximately 53% of its total population (~12,113 people), which is higher than the average SA2 area but lower than Greater Sydney's 59.9%.

Asthma and mental health issues were found to be the most common medical conditions in Mascot, affecting 4.7 and 4.3% of residents respectively. Notably, 84.4% of Mascot residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Regarding age demographics, 8.1% of Mascot's residents are aged 65 and over (1,867 people), which is lower than the 15.3% in Greater Sydney. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Mascot are particularly strong and align with national rankings similar to those of the general population.

Mascot is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Mascot has a diverse population with 59.7% speaking a language other than English at home and 63.0% born overseas as of the latest data. Christianity is the predominant religion, practiced by 44.0%. However, Buddhism is more prevalent in Mascot at 9.1%, compared to Greater Sydney's average of 4.1%.

In terms of ancestry, 'Other' is the largest group at 25.3%, higher than the regional average of 16.0%. Chinese ancestry is also high at 22.5% versus the regional average of 8.4%. English ancestry, however, is lower at 11.1% compared to the regional average of 19.0%. Other ethnic groups with notable differences include Spanish (1.1% vs regional 0.6%), Greek (3.3% vs regional 1.9%), and Korean (0.9% vs regional 1.1%).

Mascot hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Mascot's median age is 30, which is younger than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Mascot has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (34.3%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (6.5%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. According to post-2021 Census data, the proportion of residents aged 35-44 has increased from 15.1% to 16.8%, while the proportion of those aged 15-24 has decreased from 16.6% to 14.5%. By 2041, Mascot's age profile is projected to change significantly. The number of residents aged 15-24 is expected to grow by 1,481 people (44%), reaching 4,823 from the current 3,341. Conversely, the number of residents aged 35-44 is expected to decrease by 267.