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Mascot NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Mascot, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Mascot NSW is 21,591 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mascot is $993 per week ($51,636 per year). Median rent in Mascot is $600 per week ($2,600 per month). Mascot has a median age of 30 years, younger than the national median of 38. Mascot has a population density of 1805.2 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Mascot is China. The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mascot is $2,600.
There were 281 recorded offences in Mascot in 2025-26, a rate of 13 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (133 offences).
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Mascot Population
Mascot Median Income & Rent
Mascot Demographics
Gender Split
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Mascot Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Mascot Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Mascot Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Mascot Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Mascot Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Mascot Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Mascot Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Mascot Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Mascot Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Mascot Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Mascot Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Mascot Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Mascot Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Mascot Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Mascot School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Mascot Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Mascot Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Mascot Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Mascot How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Mascot Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Mascot Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Mascot Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Mascot Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Mascot Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Mascot Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Mascot Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Mascot Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Mascot Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Mascot Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Mascot When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Mascot Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Mascot Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Mascot Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Mascot Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Mascot Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 281 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Mascot Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mascot
What is the population of Mascot NSW?
The population of Mascot NSW is 21,591 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1805.2 people per km².Mascot is ranked #123 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Mascot?
The median personal income in Mascot NSW is $993 per week, or $51,636 per year.The median household income is $2,254 per week.Family income is $2,394 per week.Mascot is ranked #1,266 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Mascot?
Median rent in Mascot NSW is $600 per week ($2,600 per month).Rent represents 26.6% of household income, which is considered moderate.Mascot ranks #202 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Mascot?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mascot NSW is $2,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Mascot?
The median age in Mascot NSW is 30 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Mascot a good suburb to live in?
Mascot is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 21,591.The median income is $993/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 12529. All dollar figures in AUD.