Mascot

Mascot is far younger than the national figure, with children and seniors both well below state averages. It is a place of young adults, where those in de facto relationships are much more common than in most other areas.

The community is incredibly diverse, with 59.8% of people born overseas—far above the New South Wales average. Chinese is the most common ancestry at 26.7%, and China is the primary country of birth outside Australia.

Reflecting its international makeup, 56.1% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most spoken non-English languages.

Religious diversity is evident, with 40.8% of residents identifying as Christians and 35.1% reporting no religion, a figure slightly above the state average.

The area is highly educated; 43% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. This academic achievement is consistent with a high proportion of residents who completed Year 12.

Earnings are much higher than in most similar areas, with the typical household bringing in $2,254 a week. Around 31.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, well above the state and national figures.

Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with far fewer people reporting long-term health conditions or mental health issues. Only 2.8% of people require help with daily activities.

Community participation is among the lowest at this level, with very few residents volunteering or providing unpaid care. Rates of unpaid housework and childcare are also well below the state average.

First Nations residents in Mascot have a typical personal income of $919, which is far above the national figure. Education is also higher here, with 52.8% completing Year 12 compared to 37% nationally.

Household sizes are typical for Australia, though one-parent families are well below the state average. Most homes contain two people, and many are couples without children.

Rental properties dominate the market at 56.7%, far above the state average, with typical weekly rents of $600. Most people live in flats or apartments, and very few homes have three or more bedrooms.

The area is highly connected, with 20.1% of homes having no car and 37.3% of people working from home. Public transport use is well above the national figure, supported by a high number of bus and train routes.

Mascot is a major arrival point, with 31.4% of residents arriving from overseas recently. This contributes to the high turnover of the population, as 63% have moved house in the last five years.

A higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas. Professionals and those in technical roles make up 28.8% of the workforce, while unemployment is slightly higher than the national figure.

Daily life is defined by extreme walkability, with 99.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Almost every resident can reach groceries and health services on foot within 15 minutes.