Overall score
Mascot
57.8/100
Pagewood
54.2/100
Mascot for investment; Pagewood for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Mascot
57.8/100
Pagewood
54.2/100
Crime rate
Mascot
58.1 / 1k
Pagewood
72.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mascot
420
Pagewood
62
Population
Mascot
21,591
Pagewood
3,885
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 | Mascot | Pagewood |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.8/100 | 54.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 16.3/100 | 37.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 58.1 / 1k | 72.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 11 |
| Parks & reserves | 22 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 136 | 40 |
| Walkability | 75.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 420 | 62 |
| Planning activity | 51 | 12 |
| Population | 21,591 | 3,885 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Mascot reads as an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Pagewood is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Mascot pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, whereas Pagewood is the better pick for housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook.
Investors and households prioritising schools may find Mascot the better fit, while value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Pagewood.