Botanic Ridge, VIC 3977 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Botanic Ridge is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3977, home to 6,739 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Frankston local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 45 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 6,739
- Median age
- 32 years
- Median household income
- $2,552 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,093 /week
- Median family income
- $2,594 /week
- Average household size
- 3.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Casey
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Melbourne - South East
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Holt
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $404 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,200
- Rent share of household income
- 16%
Schools
- Cranbourne South Primary School
- Botanic Ridge Primary School
- Barton Primary School
- St Peter's College
- St Agatha's School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 7 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 13 bus stops
- Otway Rise/Settlers Run
- Knowland Gr/Settlers Run
- Holloway Cct/Settlers Run
- Sparks Ct/Settlers Run
- Settlers Run/Station Creek Way
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 26 parks and reserves
- 8 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.9°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (13.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 648 mm
- Reference station: Melbourne Regional Office, 45.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 82.3% of the 2,664 resolvable premises in Botanic Ridge. 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: 82.3%
- Fibre to the Curb: 8.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 9.1%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 10,705 across postcode 3977 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 5,607 property offences, 2,244 violent offences, 545 drug offences.
- Wider Casey LGA: 7,426 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Botanic Ridge?
Botanic Ridge (VIC 3977) had 6,739 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 32. It sits within the Casey local government area.
What is the median rent in Botanic Ridge?
The median advertised rent in Botanic Ridge is $404/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Botanic Ridge?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Botanic Ridge covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Cranbourne South Primary School (1.2 km), Botanic Ridge Primary School (2.9 km), Barton Primary School (3.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Botanic Ridge?
Botanic Ridge is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (82.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Botanic Ridge?
Across postcode 3977, 10,705 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (5,607), violent (2,244), drug offences (545). 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 Botanic Ridge?
In Botanic Ridge, mean daily temperatures range from 10.3°C to 19.9°C and annual rainfall is 648 mm measured at the Melbourne Regional Office weather station (45.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Botanic Ridge?
13 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Botanic Ridge centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 7 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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