Eastlakes vs Mascot.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,177,500 and $1,930,000. Mascot edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Mascot (median $1,930,000) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than Eastlakes ($2,177,500). Over the past year, Eastlakes (+9.7%) ran 8.1 percentage points ahead of Mascot (+1.6%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mascot (1071) sits above Eastlakes (1062).
For buyers
Mascot is the lower entry point at $1,930,000 median, 13% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Mascot delivers the better gross yield (3.23% vs 3.10%), but Eastlakes has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Mascot edges out on average school ICSEA (1071 vs 1062).
Common questions
Is Eastlakes or Mascot cheaper to buy in?
Mascot has the lower median house price at $1,930,000, roughly 13% below Eastlakes ($2,177,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Eastlakes or Mascot?
Over the past 12 months, Eastlakes grew +9.7% vs +1.6% in Mascot, a gap of 8.1 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Eastlakes or Mascot have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mascot scores 1071 vs 1062 in Eastlakes. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Eastlakes or Mascot?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.23% in Mascot vs 3.10% in Eastlakes. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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