Air quality in Mascot (2020)
How clean is the air in Mascot? The AQI score and annual exceedance count below reflect the air quality monitoring data for the region covering Mascot 2020, sourced from the NSW EPA. Sydney's air quality is generally good by international standards, but pollution spikes during westerly wind events, summer ozone days, and winter wood-smoke seasons can affect sensitive residents.
Sydney's air quality exceeds national standards on relatively few days per year compared to other major cities, but the distribution is uneven. Suburbs near major motorways, industrial precincts, or airports tend to see more exceedances. If Mascot shows elevated PM2.5 readings, check whether the monitoring station is representative of residential streets or positioned near a pollution source. EPA station placement affects the numbers.
Air quality in nearby suburbs