Mascot
NSW 2020 · Bayside
21,591 (2021) → 21,591 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Bayside local government area (est. 168,871 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Mascot is a moderate growth suburb in Bayside, NSW 2020, about 8km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.00M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 93/100, and is right by the coast. Mascot has an overall score of 93/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 57/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2020 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (11.35%), Indonesia (9.78%), India (2.57%), Ireland (2.21%), Philippines (2.2%)
Top languages: Mandarin (12.53%), Indonesian (8.27%), Cantonese (4.21%), Spanish (3.76%), Greek (2.74%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Commercial & services hub. This suburb is a major employment and services centre, drawing a significant daily influx of workers and visitors from surrounding areas. Crime figures are recorded by incident location and include offences involving commuters and visitors, not just residents, so the per-resident crime rates below may overstate the risk for people who live here.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
Totals include incidents involving commuters and visitors, not just residents.
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1085 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Mascot Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1035
- J J Cahill Memorial High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 987
Nearby (within 10km)
- Botany Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1062
- St Bernard's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1119
- Kyeemagh Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1057
- St Therese Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1089
- Gardeners Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1058
- Banksmeadow Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1032
- Tempe Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1096
- Pagewood Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1085
- Tempe High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1096
- St Peters Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1099
- St Dominic Savio SchoolPrimary · Independent · 3.2kmICSEA 1053
- Eastlakes Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1046
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Mascot
Is Mascot safe?
Mascot has a residential safety score of 57/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 5,155 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Mascot?
In Mascot, the median house price is $2.00M and the median unit price is $901K. Median weekly house rent is $1,075.
How far is Mascot from Sydney CBD?
Mascot is about 7.8 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 24 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Mascot?
Mascot has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1011 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Mascot?
Mascot has a transport score of 93/100, including 3 train stations and 51 bus stops.