Botany
NSW 2019 · Bayside
12,960 (2021) → 13,852 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Bayside local government area (est. 168,871 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Botany is a moderate growth suburb in Bayside, NSW 2019, about 8km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.17M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 75/100, and is right by the coast. Botany has an overall score of 78/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 90/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2019 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.4%), New Zealand (2.42%), China (2.32%), Ireland (2.26%), Philippines (2.17%)
Top languages: Mandarin (2.98%), Spanish (2.03%), Greek (1.89%), Indonesian (1.57%), Cantonese (1.35%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1088 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Bernard's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1119
- Botany Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1062
- Banksmeadow Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1032
Nearby (within 10km)
- Pagewood Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1085
- Mascot Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1035
- J J Cahill Memorial High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 987
- St Therese Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1089
- Eastlakes Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1046
- Corpus Christi College MaroubraSecondary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1043
- Matraville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1046
- Gardeners Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1058
- St Michael's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.1kmICSEA 1104
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School MatravillePrimary · Catholic · 3.1kmICSEA 1078
- Hartford CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.1kmICSEA 1117
- South Sydney High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1037
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Botany
Is Botany safe?
Botany has a residential safety score of 90/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,531 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Botany?
In Botany, the median house price is $2.17M and the median unit price is $891K. Median weekly house rent is $1,090.
How far is Botany from Sydney CBD?
Botany is about 8.4 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 37 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Botany?
Botany has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1071 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Botany?
Botany has a transport score of 75/100 and 32 bus stops.