Overall score
Mascot
46.4/100
Wolli Creek
60.9/100
Mascot vs Wolli Creek, NSW Suburb Comparison
Wolli Creek for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MascotWolli Creek
Crime rate
Mascot
58.1 / 1k
Wolli Creek
55.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mascot
465
Wolli Creek
175
Population
Mascot
21,591
Wolli Creek
10,654
Metric leadMascot 4Wolli Creek 72 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWolli Creek
- Best for familiesWolli Creek
- Best for investmentWolli Creek
- Best for best valueWolli Creek
- Best for best schoolsWolli Creek
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Mascot | Wolli Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.4/100 | 60.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.2/100 | 53.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 58.1 / 1k | 55.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 10 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 22 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 136 | 16 |
| Walkability | 75.0/100 | 94.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 465 | 175 |
| Planning activity | 69 | 3 |
| Green cover | 1.6% | 4.4% |
| Population | 21,591 | 10,654 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Mascot is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Wolli Creek is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Mascot tends to lead on parks and reserves, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Wolli Creek stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
Investors may find Mascot the better fit, while retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Wolli Creek.
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.