Mascot at a glance
Median house
$1,930,000
+1.6% over 12 months
Median unit
$780,000
Weekly rent
$1,200
Houses · units $1,000
Gross yield
3.2%
Houses, on the median
Population
21.6k
Median age 30
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Prices: Median of 87 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2020), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,930,000 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median (87 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $780,000, roughly 60% below the house median. The 12-month picture is essentially flat performance (+1.6%), so buyers and sellers are negotiating on roughly the same number.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $386,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
House prices in Mascot.
Median house price
$1,930,000
+1.6% over the past year. Median unit price $780,000.
Median of 87 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$1200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$1000/wk
Owner occupied
41%
Renter occupied
57%
At a deeper level
$1,930,000
+1.6% annual growth
$780,000
21,591
Median age: 30
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
5-year trajectory
at +1.6%/yr
2021
$1.8M
5-year change
+8%
2026
$1.9M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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The brief
What to know about Mascot.
Mascot's median house price is $1,930,000 (median of 87 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025).
Postcode 2020 (NSW), City of Sydney, part of Greater Sydney.
Mascot (2020) sits in the Sydney region of NSW. The median house here is $1,930,000, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +1.6% over the past year, behind the NSW average (3%).
Mascot has roughly 21,591 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Mascot scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 1 government secondary, 7 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mascot's population at 21,591, with a median age of 30. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy (41% own, 57% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
21,591
Median age
30
Family households
65%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.23% (median rent $1200/wk against a $1,930,000 price tag). Units yield 6.67% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 57% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20263.23%
Based on $1,930,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20266.67%
Based on $780,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026+1.6%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202641%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
728
total offences in 2026
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
100
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mascot.
Local schools for Mascot
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Mascot Public School
J J Cahill Memorial High School
Gardeners Road Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Mascot.
- What is the median house price in Mascot?
- The median house price in Mascot, NSW 2020 is $1,930,000 (median of 87 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $780,000. Annual growth is +1.6%.
- How much is my house worth in Mascot?
- A useful starting point is the Mascot median house price of $1,930,000 (units $780,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Mascot a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Mascot is 3.2%: the median weekly house rent is $1,200 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2020), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,930,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 1.6% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Mascot is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Mascot postcode?
- Mascot is in the 2020 postcode, in NSW, in the City of Sydney region.
- Where is Mascot?
- Mascot is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2020. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the City of Sydney region.
- What is the average rent in Mascot?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $1200, for units it's $1000.
- What schools are in Mascot?
- There are 20 schools serving Mascot on this page, including Mascot Public School, J J Cahill Memorial High School, St Therese Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Mascot?
- Mascot has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Mascot?
- Mascot is close to Rosebery, Eastlakes, Botany.
- What is the population of Mascot?
- The population of Mascot is approximately 21,591 (2021 Census). The median age is 30.
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