Botany vs Pagewood
Botany (median $2,130,000) is roughly 18% cheaper to buy into than Pagewood ($2,600,000). Over the past year, Botany (+9.2%) ran 8.7 percentage points ahead of Pagewood (+0.5%) on house-price growth.
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Botany and Pagewood side by side
| Measure | Botany | Pagewood |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,130,000 | $2,600,000 |
| Median unit | $885,000 | $475,200 |
| House price change, 12 months | +9.2% | +0.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1150/wk | $1350/wk |
| Unit rent | $900/wk | $850/wk |
| Owner occupied | 61.0% | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | 37.0% | 26.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1068 | 1071 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 48 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 12,960 | 3,885 |
| Median age | 36 | 42 |
| 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 Pagewood (1071) sits above Botany (1068). Pagewood skews owner-occupied (72%), Botany runs more rental-dense (61% owner).
- For buyers
- Botany is the lower entry point at $2,130,000 median, 18% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Botany carries both higher gross yield (2.81% vs 2.70%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Pagewood edges out on average school ICSEA (1071 vs 1068).
Botany vs Pagewood: common questions
Is Botany or Pagewood cheaper to buy in?
Botany has the lower median house price at $2,130,000, roughly 18% below Pagewood ($2,600,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Botany or Pagewood?
Over the past 12 months, Botany grew +9.2% vs +0.5% in Pagewood, a gap of 8.7 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 Pagewood have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pagewood 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 Pagewood?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.81% in Botany vs 2.70% in Pagewood. 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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