Botany vs Pagewood
The verdict
Botany is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.21M versus $2.65M in Pagewood. Botany rates higher for transport (75 vs 64). Pagewood rates higher for liveability (97 vs 85). Botany is closer to the coast (900 m vs 2.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Botany rates higher (89 vs 70/100 in Pagewood).
Scores
| Botany | Pagewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 80 |
| Transport | 75 | 64 |
| Education | 74 | 78 |
| Liveability | 85 | 97 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Botany | Pagewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,960 | 3,885 |
| Median age | 36 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,373 | $2,281 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 45.0% | 48.1% |
| Born in Australia | 62.9% | 64.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.9 |
Growth: Botany Moderate Growth · Pagewood Moderate Growth
Property
| Botany | Pagewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.21M | $2.65M |
| Median unit price | $903K | $985K |
| House price YoY | -18.7% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,380 | $1,450 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.7% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 36 | 56 |
Median price history
Safety
| Botany | Pagewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 89 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 100 | 232 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 162 | 180 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 216 | 129 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,716 | 4,865 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Botany | Pagewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,068 | 1,094 |
Transport
| Botany | Pagewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 75 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 32 | 21 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 37 | 34 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.4 km | 3.2 km |
Liveability
| Botany | Pagewood | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 0 |
| Parks | 9 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 10 | 14 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 900 m | 2.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 8.4 km | 7.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.0 km | 3.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.8 km | 2.9 km |
Population & growth
| Botany | Pagewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,960 | 3,885 |
| Estimated 2025 | 13,852 | 4,367 |
| Projected 2041 | 14,556 | 4,446 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.68% | 2.97% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Botany or Pagewood?
Botany has the higher residential safety score (Botany 89/100 vs Pagewood 70/100).
Which is more affordable, Botany or Pagewood?
Botany is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.21M versus $2.65M.
Which has better schools, Botany or Pagewood?
Pagewood has a higher average school ICSEA (Botany 1068 vs Pagewood 1094; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Botany or Pagewood?
Botany has the higher transport score (Botany 75/100 vs Pagewood 64/100).
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