Botany vs Mascot
The verdict
Mascot is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.96M versus $2.21M in Botany. Mascot rates higher for transport (93 vs 75). Mascot has a shorter estimated CBD commute (24 vs 37 min). On the separate residential safety score, Botany rates higher (89 vs 57/100 in Mascot).
Scores
| Botany | Mascot | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 93 |
| Transport | 75 | 93 |
| Education | 74 | 85 |
| Liveability | 85 | 99 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Botany | Mascot | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,960 | 21,591 |
| Median age | 36 | 30 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,373 | $2,254 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 45.0% | 58.2% |
| Born in Australia | 62.9% | 35.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Growth: Botany Moderate Growth · Mascot Moderate Growth
Property
| Botany | Mascot | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.21M | $1.96M |
| Median unit price | $903K | $890K |
| House price YoY | -18.7% | 17.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,380 | $1,050 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.7% | 2.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 36 | 36 |
Median price history
Safety
| Botany | Mascot | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 89 | 57 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 100 | 157 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 162 | 250 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 216 | 329 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,716 | 6,049 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Botany | Mascot | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,068 | 1,007 |
Transport
| Botany | Mascot | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 75 | 93 |
| Train stations | 0 | 3 |
| Bus stops | 32 | 51 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 37 | 24 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.4 km | 730 m |
Liveability
| Botany | Mascot | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,090 | 1,090 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 77 |
| Parks | 9 | 35 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 11 |
| Swimming pools | 10 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 900 m | 1.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 8.4 km | 7.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.0 km | 1.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.8 km | 5.3 km |
Population & growth
| Botany | Mascot | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,960 | 21,591 |
| Estimated 2025 | 13,852 | 21,591 |
| Projected 2041 | 14,556 | 24,250 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.68% | 0.00% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Botany or Mascot?
Botany has the higher residential safety score (Botany 89/100 vs Mascot 57/100).
Which is more affordable, Botany or Mascot?
Mascot is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.96M versus $2.21M.
Which has better schools, Botany or Mascot?
Botany has a higher average school ICSEA (Botany 1068 vs Mascot 1007; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Botany or Mascot?
Mascot has the higher transport score (Botany 75/100 vs Mascot 93/100).
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