Mascot (NSW)

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According to evaluations of ABS population updates for the wider region, alongside new address points verified by Districts since the Census, the resident count in the suburb of Mascot is calculated to be approximately 22,887 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 1,296 people (6.0%) from the 21,591 residents recorded during the 2021 Census. The updated figure is deduced from a resident base of 22,882 estimated by Districts following analysis of the June 2025 ABS ERP publication and post-Census address verification. With this population level, the local density stands at 1,900 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figure for national locations analyzed by Districts. In the previous ten years, the suburb of Mascot has shown steady expansion with a 5.0% compound annual growth rate, faster than the broader SA3. Recent population increases were mostly driven by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 76.0% of the overall gains.

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The suburb of Mascot features a highly qualified labor force with strong representation in professional services, an unemployment rate of only 2.7%, and an estimated job growth of 1.2% over the last year, according to Districts aggregations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, working residents numbered 14,156, with the unemployment rate sitting 1.5% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, while workforce participation is standard at 71.7% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census records show that a high share of residents (42.9%) worked from home, though this may reflect COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.

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Income levels in the suburb of Mascot are slightly lower than the national average, according to FY 2023 ATO statistics aggregated by Districts. Taxpayers in the suburb of Mascot recorded a median income of $52,910 and an average income of $65,901, compared to $60,817 and $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to approximately $58,370 (median) and $72,702 (average) as of March 2026. Census data indicates that household, family, and individual incomes are high in the suburb of Mascot, placing between the 78th and 81st percentiles nationally. The income distribution shows that 35.4% of the population (8,101 people) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, similar to the broader region where are in this category. The high proportion of top earners ( earning above /week) demonstrates substantial financial capacity in the suburb of Mascot. High housing costs account for of income, but strong earnings keep disposable income in the nd percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the th decile.

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The housing mix in the suburb of Mascot at the time of the last Census consisted of 21.1% houses and 78.9% other dwellings like townhouses and apartments, compared to the Sydney metro ratio of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Mascot trailed the metropolitan average at 16.6%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (25.1%) or renting (58.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment was higher than the metropolitan average at $2,600, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $600, compared to Sydney metro figures of $2,427 and $470. On a national level, mortgage payments in the suburb of Mascot are notably higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are well above the national benchmark of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 65.3%, consisting of couples with children (23.8%), couples without children (31.9%), and single parent households (6.8%). Non-family households account for the remaining 34.7%, with lone person households representing 21.7% and group households making up 12.9% of the total. The median household size of 2.5 people is slightly smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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Educational qualification levels in the suburb of Mascot are higher than broader averages, with 48.7% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% across NSW. This high educational profile positions the workforce well for knowledge-based jobs. Bachelor degrees are held by 32.1% of residents, followed by postgraduate degrees at 14.9% and graduate diplomas at 1.7%. Technical and vocational qualifications are also common, with 25.1% of residents aged 15+ holding credentials, including advanced diplomas (12.9%) and certificates (12.2%).

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An assessment of transport networks shows 81 active public transit stops in the suburb of Mascot, including bus and train services. These stops support 25 distinct routes, which accommodate 12,840 weekly passenger journeys. Access to transit is high, with residents living an average of 137 meters from their nearest stop. Because of the area's residential character, most working residents travel out of the suburb, with cars being the main transport mode at 50%, followed by trains at 26% and buses at 10%. Average vehicle ownership is 0.7 cars per household, which is below the regional average. A high proportion of residents, 42.9%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.

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Health indicators show favorable outcomes in the suburb of Mascot, based on Districts assessments of mortality and chronic illnesses, which reveal low rates of common health conditions across age groups. The share of residents with private health insurance is just ahead of the average SA2 region at roughly 53% of the population (~12,130 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney.

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The suburb of Mascot ranks as a highly multicultural community, with 59.7% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 63.0% born overseas. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 43.9% of the population. The most prominent overrepresentation is in Buddhism, which accounts for 9.1% of residents, higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%.

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The median age in the suburb of Mascot is 30 years, which is younger than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, the suburb of Mascot has a larger share of 25 - 34 year-olds (34.2%) but fewer children aged 5 - 14 (6.6%). The concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 is higher than the national average of 14.6%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 35 to 44 age cohort grew from 15.1% to 17.5% of the population, while the 15 to 24 cohort shrank from 16.6% to 14.3%. Demographic projections suggest the age profile of the suburb of Mascot will shift by with the to cohort expected to grow by people () from to while the to cohort is projected to decrease by .

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Mascot currently has an estimated 1,098 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 663 children aged 0-2 and 444 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 4% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 8% by 2041 (to approximately 1,183 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,208. Birth rates in the area have averaged 10.4 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.