Mascot
Statistical Area - sa2

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, as of August 2025, is approximately 23,030, indicating a rise of 1,457 individuals (6.8%) since the 2021 Census which reported a figure of 21,573. This increase is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 23,008 in June 2024 and an additional 36 validated new addresses post-Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 7,550 persons per square kilometer, placing Mascot among the top 10% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch, highlighting its land as highly sought-after. Mascot's growth rate surpassed both the SA3 area (6.3%) and the state level since the 2021 Census, positioning it as a regional growth leader. Overseas migration accounted for approximately 75.8% of overall population gains in recent periods. AreaSearch employs 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 are used, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population projections indicate an above median growth for statistical areas nationally, with Mascot expected to expand by 5,734 persons to 2041, marking a total increase of 24.8% 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 a further 106 approved in FY-26 so far. On average, about 17.1 people moved to the area each year for every dwelling built during these five years.

This demand significantly outpaces supply, typically putting upward pressure on prices and increasing competition among buyers. The average construction cost value of new homes being built is around $592,000. In FY-26, approximately $73.4 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating strong commercial development momentum. Compared to Greater Sydney, Mascot records notably lower building activity, at 77.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. This level is also lower than nationally, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints.

New building activity shows 46.0% detached houses and 54.0% medium and high-density housing. This skew towards compact living offers affordable entry pathways and attracts 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. Looking ahead, Mascot is expected to grow by approximately 5,712 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Mascot has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 35 projects likely to affect the region. Notable ones include Mascot Power Supply Project, 350 King Street Business Park Development, 263-273 Coward Street Multi-Level Warehouse Development, and 2 Bourke Street Mixed Use Development. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis places Mascot well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Mascot's workforce comprises highly educated individuals with professional services well-represented. As of June 2025, unemployment stands at 2.8%.

Over the past year, employment stability has been relative. There are 14,756 employed residents, with an unemployment rate 1.4% lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%, and workforce participation at 68.5% compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading industries include professional & technical, accommodation & food, and retail trade. Accommodation & food shows strong specialization, with an employment share of 1.9 times the regional level.

Conversely, health care & social assistance has lower representation at 8.9% versus the regional average of 14.1%. The worker-to-resident ratio is 0.9, indicating substantial local employment opportunities. From June 2024 to June 2025, employment increased by 0.3%, labour force by 0.6%, resulting in unemployment rising by 0.4 percentage points. Greater Sydney recorded higher growth rates: employment at 2.6%, labour force at 2.9%, and unemployment rise of 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across sectors. Applying these projections to Mascot's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.7% over five years and 13.4% over ten years.

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

The latest postcode level ATO data for Mascot, released for the financial year 2022, indicates a median income among taxpayers of $52,964 and an average income of $65,968. Nationally, these figures are slightly above average. In Greater Sydney, the median income is $56,994 with an average of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Mascot's median and average incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $59,643 and $74,287 respectively. According to Census 2021 income data, household, family, and personal incomes in Mascot rank highly nationally, between the 78th and 81st percentiles. Income analysis shows that the largest segment of residents, comprising 35.4%, earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (8,152 residents), which is 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 72nd percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th 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% of dwellings were houses while 79.0% consisted of other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metropolitan area had 26.0% houses and 74.0% other dwellings. Mascot's home ownership rate was 16.6%, with mortgaged properties at 25.1% and rented dwellings at 58.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mascot was $2,600, aligning with Sydney metro's average, while the median weekly rent was $600 compared to Sydney metro's $2,600 and $550 respectively. Nationally, Mascot's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Mascot features high concentrations of group households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 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 make up the remaining 34.6%, with lone person households at 21.7% and group households comprising 12.9%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which matches the Greater Sydney average.

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

Educational attainment in Mascot is notably high, with 48.7% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications, compared to the national average of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 32.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (14.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational credentials are also common, with 25.1% of residents holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 12.9% and certificates at 12.2%. Educational participation is high, with 33.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 11.8% in tertiary education, 5.2% in primary education, and 3.7% pursuing secondary education.

Mascot Public School and J J Cahill Memorial High School serve a total of 690 students, with the area having typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1006) and balanced educational opportunities. There is one primary and one secondary institution providing education in the area. The number of school places per 100 residents is 3.0, which is below the regional average of 5.3, indicating some students may attend schools in nearby areas.

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

Mascot has 46 active public transport stops, consisting of both train and bus services. These stops are served by 24 individual routes, facilitating a total of 8,967 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 138 meters to the nearest stop.

Service frequency is high, with an average of 1,281 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 194 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 demonstrates excellent health outcomes with a low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover in Mascot is approximately 52%, which is higher than the average SA2 area but lower than Greater Sydney's 57.5%.

Asthma and mental health issues are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 4.7% and 4.3% of residents respectively. A total of 84.4% of Mascot residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 78.7% in Greater Sydney. There are 1,867 people aged 65 and over in Mascot, comprising 8.1% of the population, which is lower than Greater Sydney's 12.6%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Mascot align closely with 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 one of the most culturally diverse populations in Australia, with 59.7% speaking a language other than English at home and 63.0% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Mascot, comprising 44.0% of its population. Buddhism is notably overrepresented in Mascot compared to Greater Sydney, making up 9.1% versus 5.4%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (25.3%), Chinese (22.5%), and English (11.1%). Spanish (1.1%) and Greek (3.3%) are overrepresented in Mascot compared to regional averages of 1.2% and 4.2%, respectively, while Korean is slightly overrepresented at 0.9%.

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

At 30 years, Mascot's median age is materially younger than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and is substantially under Australia's median of 38. Relative to Greater Sydney, Mascot has a higher concentration of residents aged 25-34 (34.3%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (6.5%). This 25-34 concentration is well above the national average of 14.5%. Post-census data from 2021 shows the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 15.1% to 16.8% of Mascot's population. Conversely, the 15 to 24 cohort has declined from 16.6% to 14.5%. Demographic modeling suggests Mascot's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 15 to 24 age cohort is projected to grow steadily, expanding by 1,481 people (44%) from 3,341 to 4,823. Conversely, numbers in the 35 to 44 age range are expected to fall by 267.