Mascot vs Wolli Creek
The verdict
Mascot is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.00M versus $2.42M in Wolli Creek. Mascot is closer to the coast (1.1 km vs 2.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Mascot rates higher (57 vs 45/100 in Wolli Creek).
Scores
MascotWolli Creek
| Mascot | Wolli Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 94 |
| Transport | 93 | 93 |
| Education | 85 | 87 |
| Liveability | 99 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mascot | Wolli Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,591 | 10,654 |
| Median age | 30 | 30 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,254 | $2,163 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 58.2% | 68.6% |
| Born in Australia | 35.1% | 23.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.2 |
Growth: Mascot Moderate Growth · Wolli Creek High Growth
Property
| Mascot | Wolli Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.00M | $2.42M |
| Median unit price | $901K | $805K |
| House price YoY | 5.4% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,075 | $870 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 48 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Mascot | Wolli Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 57 | 45 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 157 | 272 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 250 | 169 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 329 | 235 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,155 | 4,374 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mascot | Wolli Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,011 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Mascot · Wolli Creek
Transport
| Mascot | Wolli Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 93 | 93 |
| Train stations | 3 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 51 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 24 | 24 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 730 m | 340 m |
Liveability
| Mascot | Wolli Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,090 | 1,090 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 77 | 15 |
| Parks | 35 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.1 km | 2.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 7.8 km | 8.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.7 km | 2.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.3 km | 4.3 km |
Population & growth
| Mascot | Wolli Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 21,591 | 10,654 |
| Estimated 2025 | 21,591 | 12,304 |
| Projected 2041 | 24,250 | 16,063 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.00% | 3.67% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mascot or Wolli Creek?
Mascot has the higher residential safety score (Mascot 57/100 vs Wolli Creek 45/100).
Which is more affordable, Mascot or Wolli Creek?
Mascot is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.00M versus $2.42M.
Which has better public transport, Mascot or Wolli Creek?
Mascot and Wolli Creek have similar transport scores.
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