Port Botany at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
33.8k
Median age 65
The brief
What to know about Port Botany.
The postcode for Port Botany is 2036 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Port Botany (2036) sits in the Bayside region of NSW.
Port Botany has roughly 33,767 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Port Botany scores 4/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
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, 5 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Port Botany's population at 33,767, with a median age of 65. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
33,767
Median age
65
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$520/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$442/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
33,767
Median age: 65
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Safety
Crime and safety.
19
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
Getting around
Walkability.
4
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Port Botany.
Local schools for Port Botany
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Government School Catchment
La Perouse Public School
Chifley Public School
Matraville Public School
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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 Port Botany.
- What is the Port Botany postcode?
- Port Botany is in the 2036 postcode, in NSW, in the Bayside Council region.
- Where is Port Botany?
- Port Botany is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2036. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Bayside Council region.
- What is the average rent in Port Botany?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $520, for units it's $442.
- What schools are in Port Botany?
- There are 20 schools serving Port Botany on this page, including La Perouse Public School, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Matraville, Chifley Public School.
- How walkable is Port Botany?
- Port Botany has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Port Botany?
- Port Botany is close to Phillip Bay, La Perouse, Matraville, Chifley, Banksmeadow.
- What is the population of Port Botany?
- The population of Port Botany is approximately 33,767 (2021 Census). The median age is 65.
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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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