NSW · Bayside (NSW) Council
Mascot, 2020
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Desirability score
- Café precinct
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- Cycling
- High desirability
Suburb profile
At the heart of the metro area, Mascot is a established suburb where cafés, culture and everyday convenience overlap. Its inner position means surrounding suburbs are never far away, whether for a meal out or a change of scene. Tree-lined streets and leafy pockets give the suburb a noticeably green, settled character.
Young professionals and new households shape much of the local mix, with young professionals alongside longer-term residents. Cafés, dining and leisure activities are easy to find, with neighbouring suburbs adding even more choice. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.
Buses and trains connect the area to surrounding suburbs, keeping the wider city within easy reach. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by parks and green space and growth momentum, while housing affordability sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.
Population
- Population
- 21,591
- Median age
- 30
- Median household income / week
- $2,254
- Dwelling vacancy
- 11.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 1,035 of 9,146
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Employment rate
- 64.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 347 / 320 / 6,026
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $1,050
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $1,075
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $1,050
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 1,038
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 1,306
- Against the person
- 278
- Against property
- 709
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 60.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 78 residents
- State safety percentile
- 38th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +1.4%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Fraud109
- Malicious Damage To Property105
- Other Theft133
- Steal From Motor Vehicle86
- Transport Regulatory Offences109
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 3
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 1,035
- J J Cahill Memorial High SchoolSecondary
- Mascot Public SchoolPrimary
- St Therese Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
136 public transport stops in this suburb
- Concourse
- ESC To Bourke St E
- ESC/LFT To Bourke W
- Mascot Station
- STR/LFT To P2
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Roadworks & transport
2 active roadworks / incidents
- RoadworksBotany Road, King Street03 May 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
- RoadworksO'Riordan Street, King Street24 Jun 2026 – 09 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
578 planning-related records
2026· 33 proposals
June 2026
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Semi-detached dwelling1 HICKS AVENUE MASCOT 2020Under Assessment
- Demolition; Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure; Retail Premise573 GARDENERS ROAD MASCOT 2020Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool54 HIGH STREET MASCOT 2020Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Semi-detached dwelling72 ALFRED STREET MASCOT 2020Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure49 FORSTER STREET MASCOT 2020Under Assessment
- Demolition; Business premises; Erection of a new structure; Storage premises; Take away food and drink; Light industry32 RICKETTY STREET MASCOT 2020Under Assessment
- Office Premise; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure659-666 GARDENERS ROAD MASCOTUnder Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure44 MILES STREET MASCOT 2020Determined
May 2026
- Demolition; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support109/-/DP1204999Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure36 MCBURNEY AVENUE MASCOT 2020Under Assessment
- Demolition; Shop top housing; Erection of a new structure16 JOHN STREET MASCOT 2020Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure45 JOHNSON STREET MASCOT 2020Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure139 MALONEY STREET MASCOT 2020Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool; Supporting Development214/-/DP1308590Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Serviced apartment5-11 EWAN STREET MASCOT 2020Determined
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation89 SUTHERLAND STREET MASCOT 2020Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure53 FROGMORE STREET MASCOT 2020Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Ancillary commercial development; Storage premises60 KENT ROAD MASCOT 2020Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport; Fences34 ROBEY STREET MASCOT 2020Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Self storage units253 COWARD STREET MASCOT 2020Determined
April 2026
- Business premises; Hours of operation and trading205 O'RIORDAN STREET MASCOT 2020Determined
- Demolition; Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure; Retail Premise573 GARDENERS ROAD MASCOT 2020Determined
- Business premises; Hours of operation and trading1223 BOTANY ROAD MASCOT 2020Determined
March 2026
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Semi-detached dwelling38 NAPOLEON STREET MASCOT 2020Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Storage premises; Self storage units21 OSSARY STREET MASCOT 2020Determined
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Semi-detached dwelling1 HICKS AVENUE MASCOT 2020Determined
- Demolition; Hotel or motel accommodation; Erection of a new structure102 ROBEY STREET MASCOT 2020Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Self storage units1-3 RICKETTY STREET MASCOT 2020Determined
February 2026
- Demolition; Business premises; Erection of a new structure; Storage premises; Take away food and drink; Light industry32 RICKETTY STREET MASCOT 2020Determined
January 2026
- Advertising and signage; Co-living13A CHURCH AVENUE MASCOT 2020Determined
- Demolition; Residential flat building; Business premises; Erection of a new structure; Retail Premise30 HIGH STREET MASCOT 2020Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1 ARTHUR STREET, MASCOTDetermined
- Hotel or motel accommodation; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2 CHALMERS CRESCENT MASCOT 2020Under Assessment
2025· 7 proposals
December 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Self storage units253 COWARD STREET MASCOT 2020Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure90 HIGH STREET MASCOT 2020Determined
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)26 HARDIE STREET MASCOT 2020Determined
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Business identification sign55 CHURCH AVENUE MASCOT 2020Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure40 DRANSFIELD AVENUE MASCOT 2020Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure21 RAWSON STREET MASCOT 2020Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Automotive/truck premises1-3 RICKETTY STREET MASCOT 2020Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
262 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Wine SelectorsAlcohol
- ATM
- atmx ATMATM
- travelexATM
- CoachBag
- GlobiteBag
- MimcoBag
- Bouffant MascotBakery
89 Baxter Road
- Loop BagelsBakery
- American Express LoungeBar
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
22 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Beckenham ReservePark
- Coleman ReservePark
- Dr Darragh ParkPark
- Dransfield Avenue ReservePark
- Elphick Avenue ReservePark
- Glenn McEnally ReservePark
- High Street ReservePark
- Hughes Avenue ReservePark
- John Curtin Memorial ReservePark
- Jos Wiggins ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 7
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Amcalpharmacy
- Amcal Expresspharmacy
- Delight Dental SpaGardeners Roaddentist
- Guardianpharmacy
- Mascot Medical + Laverty PathologyEtherden Walkclinic
- Priceline PharmacyEtherden Walkpharmacy
- TerryWhite Chemmartpharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- Sewage Pumping Station 38General Holmes Drive, MascotSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Botany Family Day Carechildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 42
- Parks (OSM)
- 35
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 58.2/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 16% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1026th in Australia
- State rank
- 338th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #98 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #241 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 1915 Lanzhou Beef Noodlesamenitiesrestaurant
- AMEX Loungeamenitiesbar
- ATMamenitiesatm
- Ace Rental Car Pick Upamenitiescar_rental
- Ace Rental Carsamenitiescar_rental
- AeroDriveamenities289 King Streetcar_rental
- Allpressamenitiescafe
- Amcalamenitiespharmacy
- Amcal Expressamenitiespharmacy
- American Express Loungeamenitiesbar
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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