Botany, NSW 2019 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Botany is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2019, home to 12,960 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Bayside (NSW) local government area and roughly 9 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 12,960
- Median age
- 36 years
- Median household income
- $2,373 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,153 /week
- Median family income
- $2,844 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.1
- Local government area
- Bayside (NSW)
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - City and Inner South
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Barton
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $550 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,741
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Banksmeadow Public School
- Pagewood Public School
- John Brotchie Nursery School
- Botany Public School
- Eastlakes Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 19 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 54 bus stops
- Swinbourne St At Queen St
- Swinbourne St At Trevelyn St
- William St At Hambly St
- William St Opp Hambly St
- Swinbourne St At Stephen Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 6 cafés
- 1 restaurant
- 5 pubs and bars
- 27 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
- 1 library
- 1 supermarket
- 6 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 9.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 44.8% of the 6,457 resolvable premises in Botany. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 44.8%
- Fibre to the Curb: 29.8%
- Fibre to the Building: 25.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 374 across postcode 2019 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 8% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 94 theft, 85 violent offences, 63 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Botany?
Botany (NSW 2019) had 12,960 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 36. It sits within the Bayside (NSW) local government area.
What is the median rent in Botany?
The median advertised rent in Botany is $550/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Botany?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Botany covering government sectors. Nearest include: Banksmeadow Public School (0.8 km), Pagewood Public School (0.8 km), John Brotchie Nursery School (1.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Botany?
Botany is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (44.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Botany?
Across postcode 2019, 374 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (94), violent (85), vehicle theft (63). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Botany?
In Botany, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (9.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Botany?
54 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Botany centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 19 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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