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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for Mascot, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the suburb's estimated population is around 23,051 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,460 people (6.8%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 21,591 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 23,029, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS on June 2024, and an additional 36 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,914 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Mascot's 6.8% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (6.6%), along with the state, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 76.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Examining future population trends projects an above median population growth of statistical areas across the nation, with the suburb expected to expand by 5,734 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 24.7% in total over the 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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data, Mascot has seen around 42 new homes approved each year over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 210 homes. So far in FY-26108 approvals have been recorded. On average, 17.1 new residents arrive per dwelling constructed annually between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating demand outpacing supply.

New homes are being built at an average construction cost of $592,000. In this financial year, $73.4 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting strong commercial development momentum. Compared to Greater Sydney, Mascot records significantly lower building activity, which is 77.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties. Mascot's building activity shows 47.0% detached dwellings and 53.0% townhouses or apartments, reflecting a focus on higher-density living to create more affordable entry points for various buyer types. Notably, developers are constructing more detached housing than the current pattern implies at Census, indicating strong demand for family homes despite densification trends.

Mascot shows a mature, established area with around 1485 people per approval. Future projections estimate Mascot adding 5,694 residents by 2041, from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Should current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Mascot has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 78 projects likely to affect the region. Notable initiatives include the 350 King Street Business Park Development, 263-273 Coward Street Multi-Level Warehouse Development, 2 Bourke Street Mixed Use Development, and Mascot Station Precinct. 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 has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 2.8% as of June 2025, lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Employment stability was maintained over the past year based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. There were 14,756 residents employed with an unemployment rate 1.4% below Greater Sydney's and workforce participation at 68.4%, higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Dominant employment sectors include professional & technical, accommodation & food, and retail trade. Mascot shows strong specialization in accommodation & food with an employment share of 1.9 times the regional level but lower representation in health care & social assistance at 8.9% versus the regional average of 14.1%.

There were 1.4 workers for every resident as at the Census, indicating it functions as an employment hub hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 0.3% while labour force grew by 0.6%, leading to a rise in unemployment of 0.4 percentage points compared to Greater Sydney's growth rates. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with differing growth rates between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Mascot's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 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

Mascot's median income among taxpayers was $52,910 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $65,901 during the same period. These figures compare to Greater Sydney's median and average incomes of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. By September 2025, estimated median and average incomes in Mascot would be approximately $59,582 and $74,211 based on a 12.61% growth since financial year 2022. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Mascot rank highly nationally, between the 78th and 81st percentiles. The largest earnings segment comprises 35.4% of residents earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly. Significantly, 33.5% earn above $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 22.2% of income, but strong earnings 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

As evaluated at the latest Census in Mascot, dwelling structures comprised 21.1% houses and 78.9% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and others. In comparison, Sydney metropolitan area had 26.0% houses and 74.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mascot was at 16.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 25.1% and rented ones at 58.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,600, aligning with Sydney metro's average, while the median weekly rent figure stood at $600 compared to Sydney metro's $2,600 and $550 respectively. Nationally, Mascot's median monthly mortgage repayments were significantly higher than Australia's average of $1,863, while 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 65.3% of all households, including 23.8% couples with children, 31.9% couples without children, and 6.8% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 34.7%, 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 high, with 48.7% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor 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 aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 12.9% and certificates at 12.2%. Educational participation is notable, with 33.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 11.8% in tertiary, 5.2% in primary, and 3.7% pursuing 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) indicating balanced educational opportunities. There is one primary and one secondary institution providing conventional educational provision. The area has 3.0 school places per 100 residents, below the regional average of 5.2, suggesting 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 56 active public transport stops operating within its boundaries. These include a mix of train and bus services. There are 26 individual routes serving these stops, collectively facilitating 10,320 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport in Mascot is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 138 meters from the nearest transport stop. Service frequency averages 1,474 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 184 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 has shown excellent health outcomes across all age groups, with a very low prevalence of common health conditions. As of approximately October 2021, Mascot had a private health cover rate of about 53% (around 12,217 people), slightly higher than the average SA2 area's rate of 57.5%.

The most prevalent medical conditions were asthma and mental health issues, affecting roughly 4.7% and 4.3% of residents respectively. About 84.4% of Mascot residents reported having no medical ailments, compared to approximately 78.7% in Greater Sydney. As of October 2021, about 8.2% (around 1,890 people) of Mascot's population was aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Sydney's 12.6%. Despite this, seniors' health outcomes in Mascot were notably strong and largely comparable to the general 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 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, accounting for 43.9% of its population. Buddhism, however, is more prevalent in Mascot at 9.1%, compared to Greater Sydney's average of 5.4%.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups are Other (25.3%), Chinese (22.5%), and English (11.0%). Notably, Spanish (1.1% vs regional 1.2%), Greek (3.3% vs 4.2%), and Korean (0.9% vs 0.5%) populations show significant differences in representation compared to Greater Sydney averages.

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

Mascot's median age is 30 years, which is younger than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Mascot has a higher percentage 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 35-44 age group has increased from 15.1% to 16.8% of Mascot's population, while the 15-24 age cohort has decreased from 16.6% to 14.5%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Mascot's age profile. The 15-24 age group is projected to grow by 1,483 people (44%), reaching a total of 4,826 residents. Conversely, the number of residents aged 35-44 is expected to decrease by 268.