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 was approximately 23,030 as of August 2025, reflecting a growth of 1,457 people since the 2021 Census. This increase corresponds to a 6.8% rise from the previous figure of 21,573 people. The change was inferred from ABS estimates and new address validations between June 2024 and the Census date. Mascot's population density reached 7,550 persons per square kilometer by August 2025, placing it in the top 10% of locations assessed by AreaSearch. Mascot's growth rate exceeded both its SA3 area (6.3%) and the state level since the 2021 Census. Overseas migration contributed approximately 75.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections where ABS data is not available, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Population projections indicate an above median growth for statistical areas across the nation, with Mascot expected to expand by 5,734 persons to 2041, marking a 24.8% increase over 17 years.

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

Mascot 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, and by FY-26106 have been approved so far. This indicates an average of 17.1 people moving to the area each year for every dwelling built over these five years.

The demand significantly outpaces supply, which typically exerts upward pressure on prices and intensifies competition among buyers. New homes are being constructed at an average value of $592,000. Additionally, this financial year has seen $73.4 million in commercial approvals registered, suggesting robust commercial development momentum. Compared to Greater Sydney, Mascot shows notably lower building activity, with 77.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new construction often reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. Furthermore, this level is also lower than nationally, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints.

Regarding housing types, 46.0% are detached houses, while 54.0% are medium and high-density housing. This tilt towards compact living provides affordable entry points, attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. Interestingly, developers are constructing more traditional houses than the current mix suggests (21.0% at Census), implying strong demand for family homes. Mascot's population density stands at around 1487 people per dwelling approval, indicating a highly mature market. Looking forward, Mascot is projected to grow by 5,712 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 34 projects expected to affect this 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 likely 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 significant representation in professional services. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

Over the past year, employment stability has been relatively consistent. As of June 2025, 14,756 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.4% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Mascot is 68.5%, exceeding Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The leading employment industries among residents are professional & technical, accommodation & food, and retail trade.

Notably, the accommodation & food industry has a strong presence with an employment share 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. From June 2024 to June 2025, employment increased by 0.3%, labour force grew by 0.6%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points in Mascot. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% over the same period. State-level data from Sep-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs), with a state unemployment rate of 4.3%, which compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.5%. National employment forecasts suggest growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Mascot's employment mix indicates local growth potential of approximately 6.7% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localized population projections.

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

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2022, Mascot's median income among taxpayers is $52,964. The average income was $65,968. This is slightly above the national average. Comparing to Greater Sydney's figures, Mascot's median was lower at $56,994 but its average was higher at $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% from financial year ending June 2022 to March 2025, current estimates would be approximately $58,578 for median income and $72,961 for average income as of March 2025. Census data from 2021 shows Mascot's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 78th and 81st percentiles. Income analysis reveals that the largest segment consists of 35.4% earning $1,500 to $2,999 weekly, with 8,152 residents in this bracket. This mirrors the metropolitan region where 30.9% occupy this bracket. Notably, a substantial proportion, 33.5%, earn above $3,000 per week, indicating strong economic capacity throughout the suburb. High housing costs consume 22.2% of income, but strong earnings still place disposable income at the 72nd percentile nationally. Mascot'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

The dwelling structure in Mascot, as evaluated at the latest Census held on 29 August 2016, consisted of 21.1% houses and 79.0% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 26.0% houses and 74.0% other dwellings at the same time. The level of home ownership in Mascot was 16.6%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (25.1%) or rented (58.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area, as of 29 August 2016, was $2,600, aligning with the Sydney metro average. However, the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $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 as of 29 August 2016, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375 at the same time.

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% that are couples with children, 31.8% that are couples without children, and 6.8% that are single parent families. The remaining 34.6% are non-family households, consisting of 21.7% lone person households and 12.9% group households. The median household size is 2.5 people, which aligns with 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 significantly higher than broader benchmarks. 48.7% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 32.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (14.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 25.1% of residents holding them - advanced diplomas (12.9%) and certificates (12.2%).

Educational participation is high, with 33.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 11.8% in tertiary, 5.2% in primary, and 3.7% in secondary education. Mascot Public School and J J Cahill Memorial High School serve a total of 690 students, with 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 lower than the regional average at 3.0 compared to 5.3, suggesting some students may attend schools in adjacent 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 a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 24 individual routes, collectively facilitating 8,967 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 138 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 1,281 trips per day across all routes, equating 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's health outcomes data shows excellent results across all age groups with a very low prevalence of common health conditions. As of approximately mid-2021, about 52% (~12,067 people) have private health cover, slightly higher than the average SA2 area but lower than Greater Sydney's 57.5%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 4.7% and 4.3% of residents respectively. Around 84.4% report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 78.7% in Greater Sydney. Mascot has 8.1% (1,867 people) aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Sydney's 12.6%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are robust, largely aligning with the overall population's health profile.

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's population is predominantly diverse, with 59.7% speaking a language other than English at home and 63.0% born overseas. Christianity is the primary religion in Mascot, accounting for 44.0% of its residents. Notably, Buddhism is more prevalent in Mascot, making up 9.1% compared to Greater Sydney's average of 5.4%.

The top three parental ancestry groups are Other (25.3%), Chinese (22.5%, significantly higher than the regional average of 13.7%), and English (11.1%). There are also notable differences in other ethnic groups: Spanish (1.1% vs 1.2%), Greek (3.3% vs 4.2%), and Korean (0.9% vs 0.5%) show varying levels of representation compared to the regional averages.

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-2021 Census data shows that 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 that 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.