Overall score
Eastgardens
46.7/100
Mascot
46.4/100
Eastgardens for retirees and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Eastgardens
46.7/100
Mascot
46.4/100
Crime rate
Eastgardens
67.8 / 1k
Mascot
58.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Eastgardens
55
Mascot
465
Population
Eastgardens
4,086
Mascot
21,591
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Eastgardens | Mascot |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.7/100 | 46.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.3/100 | 43.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 67.8 / 1k | 58.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 13 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 22 |
| Public transport stops | 18 | 136 |
| Walkability | 60.0/100 | 75.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 55 | 465 |
| Planning activity | 18 | 69 |
| Green cover | 4.9% | 1.6% |
| Population | 4,086 | 21,591 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Eastgardens reads as a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Mascot is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Eastgardens is stronger for schools and education options, plus a calmer planning outlook; Mascot answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access.
Choose Eastgardens if you are weighing families and households prioritising schools; lean toward Mascot for investors and value-focused buyers.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.