Average rent in Mascot, NSW — 2026

Mascot sits in the Bayside (NSW) local government area, 7km from the Sydney CBD, with a population of around 21,573 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $600/week — above the New South Wales state median of $424/week. 57% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$600/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
21,573

ABS 2021

Median age
30
Distance to Sydney
7 km
Households renting
57%
Separate houses
21%
Flats / apartments
74%
Born overseas
60%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Bayside (NSW)

Renting in Mascot

Renting in Mascot costs more than most of New South Wales — the typical renter pays $600/week, which is 42% above the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is mostly renters (57%) living mostly in flats and apartments (74%), which fits the inner-Sydney pattern. About 60% of residents were born overseas, and Professionals is the biggest occupation category. Mascot is 7km from the CBD — close to jobs, transit, and the kind of inner-city amenity that pushes rent up. Applications close fast and competition is real. State rent indices have moved a lot since 2021, so the live figure above matters more than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Mascot?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Mascot, NSW was $600. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Mascot rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Mascot came in at $600 — 42% above. Mascot sits 7km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 21% separate houses and 74% flats).
Which suburbs near Mascot have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Mascot's $600/week (ABS 2021): Willoughby, Box Hill - Nelson, Erskineville - Alexandria. On the higher end, you've got Turramurra, Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills, Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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