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Mascot
3 km²
Far more people were born overseas in Mascot than in the typical Australian suburb. This high-density community is notably young and professional, with a typical resident aged just 30. It is a highly mobile area where nearly 60% of residents were born abroad, contributing to a diverse population where over half speak a language other than English at home. With a very high proportion of university graduates, the area is an affluent hub for working adults, which is reflected in typical weekly incomes that sit well above the national figure.
The area's schools rate below its broader socio-economic standing.
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Mascot is far younger than the state or national average, with only 7.5% of people aged 65 and over. It is a community of young adults, and people in de facto relationships are well above the national figure.
Born overseas represents a huge part of the community at 59.8%, a figure far above the national average. Chinese is the most common ancestry at 26.7%, followed by English and Australian.
A striking 56.1% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Mandarin is the most common non-English language, and 7.2% of residents speak little or no English.
The area is slightly more likely to have no religion than the state average, though 40.8% of residents identify as Christian. Buddhism is the next most common affiliation at 8.5%.
The workforce is highly qualified, with 43% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. This high level of education is reflected in the many professionals working in management and commerce.
Household incomes are much higher than in most areas, with 31.5% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly household income is $2,253, well above the national figure.
Residents are in very good health, with the rate of long-term health conditions far below the national average. Only 2.8% of people need help with daily activities.
Participation in unpaid work is among the lowest at this level, with far fewer people volunteering or caring for children than the state average.
First Nations residents in Mascot earn much more than those in the state or national average, with a typical personal income of $919 per week. Year 12 completion is also far above the national figure.
Families with children are common, but one-parent families are much less common than in most areas. Typical homes have 2.5 people, which is about the same as the national figure.
Apartments dominate the landscape, with 74.4% of homes being flats and 56.7% of households renting. Rents are far above the national average, with a typical weekly cost of $600.
The area is very connected, and 37.3% of people work from home, far above the national figure. Many residents live without a car, and public transport use is well above the state average.
Mascot is a high-turnover area, with 63.1% of people moving in the last five years. This includes a large number of recent overseas arrivals, which is far above the national figure.
More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas. Professional and technical roles are the most common, though unemployment is slightly higher than the state average.
The area is ranked as highly advantaged overall, largely due to its high levels of education and job skills. It is also a major business hub with 2,702 businesses.
Mascot receives much more annual rainfall than the state average. Minimum temperatures are also well above the New South Wales figure.
This is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.2. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, groceries, and health services.