BOTANY

Sydney East
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House Median
This suburb $2,215,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $885,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 2,924
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 8.0%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 12,960
Density 4,036.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney East
State New South Wales

BOTANY Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $2,215,000
House Sales Volume -
Unit Median $885,000
Unit Sales Volume 52 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House No data
3 Bed House No data
2 Bed Unit $920/wk
3 Bed Unit $1,190/wk
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

BOTANY Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Very Safe
Crime rate: 2,924 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.44x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

BOTANY 2,924/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

BOTANY has a crime rate below the NSW average, indicating generally good safety conditions. However, it's still advisable to maintain basic safety awareness and secure personal belongings.

BOTANY Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

12,960
Total Population
4,036
people/km² density
8.0%
Chinese Population
Above average

Major Ethnicities

1
Australia
3,332 people
25.7%
2
England
3,311 people
25.6%
3
Ireland
1,646 people
12.7%
4
China
1,039 people
8.0%
5
Scotland
923 people
7.1%

Transport

12.4 km
to Sydney CBD
20 min
drive to CBD
43 min
transit to CBD
Nearby Station
in adjacent suburb

Local Schools

No school data available for this area

BOTANY Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 4 neighbouring suburbs

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About BOTANY

Botany is located in Eastern Sydney, approximately 12.4km from CBD, about 43 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 12,960 with a density of 4036 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $2,215,000, above Sydney average; unit median $885,000, on par with Sydney average.

Education: No high schools in this suburb.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 2924 per 100,000, 0.44x the NSW average, an extremely safe area.

Demographics: Australian comprises 25.71%, the largest ethnic group, followed by English (25.55%) and Irish (12.70%), Chinese comprises 8.02%, Chinese proportion close to NSW average.

Transport: Neighbouring suburb has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Botany has a house median of $2,215,000 and unit median of $885,000. Property prices are slightly above Sydney median, an upper-middle market area.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Botany has a crime rate of 2924 per 100,000, which is 0.44x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.

Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Independent schools: None in this suburb or neighbouring areas.

According to ABS 2021 Census, Botany has a population of 12,960, with Chinese comprising 8.00%. Chinese proportion close to NSW average. Main ethnic groups: Aust (25.71%), English (25.55%), Irish (12.70%), Chinese (8.02%), Scottish (7.12%).

Botany is approximately 12.4km from Sydney CBD, about 20 minutes by car or 43 minutes by public transport. No train station in this suburb, but neighbouring suburbs have stations available. Middle ring suburb, reasonably convenient commute.