Thinking about buying your first home in Mascot (2020)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Mascot is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Mascot a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Mascot (2020) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Mascot suits a younger buyer, consistent with the median age of 30, who prioritises proximity to the airport and the city over lifestyle amenity. The median unit price of $780,000 is accessible relative to many inner-Sydney suburbs, and the SEIFA decile of 10 signals a high-income neighbourhood. The two public schools score a reasonable ICSEA of 1011, and all 15 nearby childcare services meet or exceed the National Quality Standard.
Who would not love it
The unit market has fallen 9.3% year-on-year across 535 sales, which is a real concern for anyone buying at today's prices. The walkability score sits at the 3rd percentile in Sydney, meaning you will rely on a car or public transport for most errands. There are no cafes and no gyms within 1.6 km, one park, and no bushland to compensate. The lifestyle grade of D+ reflects all of this honestly. Families wanting space will note that only 21% of dwellings are separate houses.
What to verify before you bid
- The unit price has dropped $780,000 on a falling trend. Pull comparable sales from the past six months and check whether your specific building has had additional recent falls, particularly in strata-heavy towers near the airport flight path. - Confirm aircraft noise exposure for the specific street and floor level. The data block does not include a noise contour rating, and this is non-negotiable to verify before exchange. - Check the strata records of any unit for building defect history. Mascot Towers is within this postcode and the broader area has a documented history of strata remediation issues.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Mascot?
BOCSAR · MASCOT 2020
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K6,04912 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−25%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Bayside
Within LGA: Bayside
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT70%602 reports
ASSAULT17%145 reports
TRANSPORT REGULATORY OFFENCES13%109 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED50%
NON-DOMESTIC50%
Across 142 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Mascot
16
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
15:03 AEST
Alexandria station · 4.8 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 25 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
4.0µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
6.2µg/m³
24-hr avg
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Alexandria station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 341 new bond lodgements this quarter.
Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$1,050per week
Sep 2025 · 341 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
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$1,000▼$50
3.3 km away
Brighton-Le-Sands2216
$685▼$365
3.4 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2020
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2020. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Also in Bayside
Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Bayside postcodes, or explore the full Bayside suburb index.
Mascot is the primary suburb with postcode 2020 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Mascot is the main locality.
Which local government area is Mascot in?
Mascot (2020) is located in the Bayside local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Mascot?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Mascot (2020) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Mascot flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Mascot. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Mascot?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Mascot (2020), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Mascot (2020) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Mascot (2020). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Mascot changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Mascot (2020) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
