Bayside Council
Botany
Botany at a glance
Median house
$1,020,000
+4.4% year on year
Median unit
$439,200
Sales data pending
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
–
Not yet scored
Population
13.0k
Median age 36
About
Welcome to Botany.
Botany is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,020,000
+4.4% over the past year. Median unit price $439,200.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$550/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$550/wk
Owner occupied
61%
Renter occupied
37%
At a deeper level
$1,020,000
+4.4% annual growth
$439,200
Sales data pending
42
Average days to sell
12,960
Median age: 36
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.80%
Based on $1,020,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20266.51%
Based on $439,200 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+4.4%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202661%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202642 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +4.4%/yr
2021
$822K
5-year change
+24%
2026
$1.0M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
12,960
Median age
36
Family households
72%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
352
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Botany.
Local schools for Botany
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Botany Public School
Banksmeadow Public School
Pagewood Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Botany.
- What is the median house price in Botany?
- The median house price in Botany, NSW 2019 is $1,020,000. The median unit price is $439,200. Annual growth is +4.4%.
- What is the Botany postcode?
- Botany is in the 2019 postcode, in NSW, in the Bayside Council region.
- What is the average rent in Botany?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $550, for units it's $550.
- What schools are in Botany?
- There are 20 schools serving Botany on this page, including St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Botany Public School, Banksmeadow Public School.
- What suburbs are near Botany?
- Botany is close to Banksmeadow, Pagewood, Mascot, Sydney International Airport, Sydney Domestic Airport.
- What is the population of Botany?
- Botany has approximately 12,960 residents. The median age is 36.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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