Botany vs Mascot
Mascot (median $1,930,000) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Botany ($2,130,000). Over the past year, Botany (+9.2%) ran 7.6 percentage points ahead of Mascot (+1.6%) on house-price growth.
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Botany and Mascot side by side
| Measure | Botany | Mascot |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,130,000 | $1,930,000 |
| Median unit | $885,000 | $780,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | +9.2% | +1.6% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1150/wk | $1200/wk |
| Unit rent | $900/wk | $1000/wk |
| Owner occupied | 61.0% | 41.0% |
| Renter occupied | 37.0% | 57.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1068 | 1071 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 100 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 12,960 | 21,591 |
| Median age | 36 | 30 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1062 mm | 1062 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.2°C | 27.2°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
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 $1,930,000 median, 9% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Mascot delivers the better gross yield (3.23% vs 2.81%), but Botany has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Mascot edges out on average school ICSEA (1071 vs 1068).
Botany vs Mascot: common questions
Is Botany or Mascot cheaper to buy in?
Mascot has the lower median house price at $1,930,000, roughly 9% below Botany ($2,130,000). 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, Botany grew +9.2% vs +1.6% in Mascot, 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 3.23% in Mascot vs 2.81% 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.
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