Botany at a glance
Median house
$1,960,000
+4.4% year on year
Median unit
$885,000
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Population
13.0k
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Botany.
The postcode for Botany is 2019 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
The median house price in Botany is $1,960,000.
Botany (2019) sits in the Bayside region of NSW. The median house here is $1,960,000, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +4.4% over the past year, ahead of the NSW average (3%).
Botany has roughly 12,960 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Listings here typically sell in 42 days, slower than the NSW average of 32.
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What it’s like to live here.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Botany's population at 12,960, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (61% own, 37% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
12,960
Median age
36
Family households
72%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,960,000 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median. Units come in around $885,000, roughly 55% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+4.4%). Days on market run long (42 days), so well-priced listings still need patience.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $392,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Days on market are running long here (42 days), so realistic pricing and patient marketing matter. Twelve-month growth is +4.4%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,960,000
+4.4% over the past year. Median unit price $885,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$550/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$550/wk
Owner occupied
61%
Renter occupied
37%
At a deeper level
$1,960,000
+4.4% annual growth
$885,000
42
Average days to sell
12,960
Median age: 36
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.46% (median rent $550/wk against a $1,960,000 price tag). Units yield 3.23% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 37% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20241.46%
Based on $1,960,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.23%
Based on $885,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024+4.4%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202661%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202442 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
$1.6M
5-year change
+24%
2026
$2.0M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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 $1,960,000. The median unit price is $885,000. Annual growth is +4.4%.
- What is the Botany postcode?
- Botany is in the 2019 postcode, in NSW, in the Bayside Council region.
- Where is Botany?
- Botany is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2019. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, 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?
- The population of Botany is approximately 12,960 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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