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

As of February 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Mascot is around 23,061 people. This figure reflects a growth of 1,470 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 21,591. The current estimate is based on AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and analysis of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with an additional 41 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,915 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Mascot has shown resilient growth patterns, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.0%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 76.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

For projections until 2041, AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. By 2041, the suburb of Mascot is projected to have an additional 5,734 persons, reflecting a total increase of 24.6% 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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Mascot has recorded around 42 residential properties granted approval each year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 210 homes. So far in FY-26110 approvals have been recorded. This results in an average of 17.1 people moving to the area per dwelling built annually between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating significant demand exceeding new supply. New properties are constructed at an average value of $592,000, targeting the premium market segment.

There have been $73.4 million in commercial approvals this financial year, reflecting strong commercial development momentum. Compared to Greater Sydney, Mascot shows substantially reduced construction, with 77.0% below the regional average per person, supporting stronger demand and values for established properties. New development consists of 47.0% detached houses and 53.0% attached dwellings, offering affordable entry pathways for downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. The location has approximately 1485 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating an established market with population forecasts indicating a gain of 5,684 residents through to 2041. Should current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Population forecasts indicate Mascot will gain 5,684 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Should current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, likely 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 affecting the region. Notable ones 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 most relevant.

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Employment performance in Mascot exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Mascot's workforce is highly educated with strong professional services representation. Its unemployment rate was 3.0% as of AreaSearch aggregation in September 2025. In this month, Mascot had 13,895 residents employed at an unemployment rate of 1.1% lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Workforce participation was similar to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. Census responses showed 42.9% worked from home, considering Covid-19 lockdown impacts. Dominant employment sectors were professional & technical, accommodation & food, and retail trade. Mascot had particularly high concentration in accommodation & food, with levels at 1.9 times the regional average.

Health care & social assistance was under-represented at 8.9% compared to Greater Sydney's 14.1%. There were 1.4 workers per resident as of the Census, indicating Mascot functions as an employment hub hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas. Over the 12 months to September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 1.7% and employment declined by 2.1%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.3 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.1%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. 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, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes not accounting for localised population projections.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released on 30 June 2023 for financial year 2023, Mascot had a median income among taxpayers of $52,910 and an average income of $65,901. This is below the national averages of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively in Greater Sydney. Based on Wage Price Index growth from June 2023 to September 2025, estimated median and average incomes are approximately $57,598 and $71,740 respectively. Census data from 2021 shows Mascot's household, family, and personal incomes rank between the 78th and 81st percentiles nationally. In Mascot, 35.4% of locals (8,163 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, similar to surrounding regions at 30.9%. Notably, 33.5% earn over $3,000 per week. High housing costs consume 22.2% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 72nd percentile. Mascot'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

Mascot's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 21.1% houses and 78.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mascot was 16.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 25.1% and rented ones at 58.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mascot was $2,600, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Weekly rent in Mascot was $600, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Mascot's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $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 65.3% of all households, including 23.8% couples with children, 31.9% couples without children, and 6.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for 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 is 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

In Mascot, the proportion of residents aged 15 and above with university qualifications is notably higher than national and state averages. Specifically, 48.7% of Mascot's residents have attained such qualifications, compared to 30.4% in Australia as a whole and 32.2% in New South Wales (NSW). This high educational attainment places the area favourably for opportunities that require advanced knowledge. Among these university-level qualifications, bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 32.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 14.9% and graduate diplomas at 1.7%.

Vocational credentials are also widely held in Mascot, with 25.1% of residents aged 15 and above possessing them. This includes advanced diplomas (12.9%) and certificates (12.2%). Educational participation is particularly high in the area, with 33.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education programs. This includes tertiary education (11.8%), primary education (5.2%), and secondary education (3.7%).

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

Mascot has 81 active public transport stops, offering a mix of train and bus services. These are served by 25 routes, facilitating 12,840 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is high, with residents typically living 137 meters from the nearest stop. Most commuters travel outward due to its residential nature. Cars remain the primary mode at 50%, followed by trains at 26% and buses at 10%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 0.7, lower than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 42.9% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 1,834 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 158 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 excellent results based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

Approximately 53% (~12,222 people) have private health cover, leading the average SA2 area rate but trailing Greater Sydney's 59.9%. Asthma and mental health issues are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 4.7 and 4.3% of residents respectively. Around 84.4% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Mascot has 8.3% (1,914 people) of residents aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health outcomes among seniors are notably strong, aligning with national rankings for 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, comprising 43.9% of Mascot's population. Buddhism is significantly overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 9.1% versus the regional average of 4.1%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other at 25.3%, Chinese at 22.5%, and English at 11.0%. Notably, Spanish (1.1%), Greek (3.3%), and Korean (0.9%) ethnicities are overrepresented in Mascot compared to regional averages of 0.6%, 1.9%, and 1.1% respectively.

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 (33.3%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (6.6%). This 25-34 concentration is significantly higher than the national average of 14.4%. According to post-2021 Census data, Mascot's population has shifted with the 35-44 age group growing from 15.1% to 17.4%, while the 15-24 cohort has declined from 16.6% to 14.4%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Mascot's age profile. The 15-24 age group is expected to grow steadily, increasing by 1,505 people (45%) from 3,320 to 4,826. Conversely, the number of residents aged 35-44 is projected to decrease by 408.