Botany vs Mascot.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,960,000 and $1,905,000. Mascot edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Mascot (median $1,905,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Botany ($1,960,000). Over the past year, Mascot (+12%) ran 7.6 percentage points ahead of Botany (+4.4%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mascot (1071) sits above Botany (1068). Botany skews owner-occupied (61%), Mascot runs more rental-dense (41% owner).
For buyers
Mascot is the lower entry point at $1,905,000 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Mascot carries both higher gross yield (1.64% vs 1.46%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Mascot edges out on average school ICSEA (1071 vs 1068).
Common questions
Is Botany or Mascot cheaper to buy in?
Mascot has the lower median house price at $1,905,000, roughly 3% below Botany ($1,960,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Botany or Mascot?
Over the past 12 months, Mascot grew +12% vs +4.4% in Botany, a gap of 7.6 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Botany or Mascot have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mascot scores 1071 vs 1068 in Botany. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Botany or Mascot?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.64% in Mascot vs 1.46% in Botany. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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