Mascot at a glance
Median house
$1,905,000
+12.0% year on year
Median unit
$780,000
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
21.6k
Median age 30
The brief
What to know about Mascot.
The postcode for Mascot is 2020 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
The median house price in Mascot is $1,905,000.
Mascot (2020) sits in the Sydney region of NSW. The median house here is $1,905,000, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +12% over the past year, well clear of 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. Listings here typically sell in 42 days, slower than the NSW average of 32.
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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
Houses change hands at $1,905,000 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median. Units come in around $780,000, roughly 59% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+12%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state. Days on market run long (42 days), so well-priced listings still need patience.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $381,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Days on market are running long here (42 days), so realistic pricing and patient marketing matter. Twelve-month growth is +12%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,905,000
+12.0% over the past year. Median unit price $780,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$600/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$600/wk
Owner occupied
41%
Renter occupied
57%
At a deeper level
$1,905,000
+12.0% annual growth
$780,000
42
Average days to sell
21,591
Median age: 30
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.64% (median rent $600/wk against a $1,905,000 price tag). Units yield 4.00% 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. The 12-month growth of +12% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20241.64%
Based on $1,905,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.00%
Based on $780,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024+12.0%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202641%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202442 days
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.
5-year trajectory
at +12.0%/yr
2021
$1.1M
5-year change
+76%
2026
$1.9M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
1,306
total offences in 2025
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 2025· 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
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Government School Catchment
Mascot Public School
J J Cahill Memorial High School
Gardeners Road Public School
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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 $1,905,000. The median unit price is $780,000. Annual growth is +12.0%.
- 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 $600, for units it's $600.
- 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, Sydney Domestic Airport, Eastlakes, Botany, St Peters Dc.
- 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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