Overall score
Mascot
57.8/100
Wolli Creek
60.1/100
Mascot for investment; Wolli Creek for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Mascot
57.8/100
Wolli Creek
60.1/100
Crime rate
Mascot
58.1 / 1k
Wolli Creek
55.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mascot
420
Wolli Creek
167
Population
Mascot
21,591
Wolli Creek
10,654
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 | Wolli Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.8/100 | 60.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 16.3/100 | 16.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 58.1 / 1k | 55.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 10 |
| Parks & reserves | 22 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 136 | 16 |
| Walkability | 75.0/100 | 94.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 420 | 167 |
| Planning activity | 51 | 3 |
| Population | 21,591 | 10,654 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
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 a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, while Wolli Creek stands out for housing affordability and walkability.
Investors and households prioritising schools may find Mascot the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Wolli Creek.