Thinking about buying your first home in Botany (2019)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Botany is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Botany a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Botany (2019) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Botany suits buyers in their mid-thirties who are comfortable in a flat-heavy, renter-mixed neighbourhood and can stretch to the $882,500 unit median. The SEIFA decile of 9 out of 10 signals genuine socioeconomic strength, and the median household income of $2,373 a week reflects a working professional base. With 25 transport options within 1.6 kilometres, car-free commuting is realistic, and all 11 nearby childcare services meet or exceed the National Quality Standard.
Who would not love it
The walkability score sits at the 16th percentile for Sydney, which is poor for a suburb that is more than half apartments. There are zero supermarkets within 1.6 kilometres, meaning basic errands require a trip. The house median of $2,035,000 is out of reach for first home buyers, and FHBAS eligibility does not apply at that price. If you want a freestanding home, only 28 per cent of dwellings are separate houses, so competition for that stock is real.
What to verify before you bid
- Confirm your nearest supermarket and its distance, given zero are recorded within 1.6 kilometres. This is a daily-life gap worth mapping before you commit. - The postcode has no secondary school. Verify your intended public high school zone and travel time, particularly if you have children approaching Year 7. - With 51 per cent of dwellings being flats, obtain a full strata report and check the capital works fund balance and any outstanding levies before bidding on a unit.
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SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Botany?
BOCSAR · BOTANY 2019
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K2,71612 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−66%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Bayside
Within LGA: Bayside
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT62%136 reports
ASSAULT20%43 reports
MALICIOUS DAMAGE TO PROPERTY18%39 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED67%
NON-DOMESTIC33%
Across 42 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Botany
34
FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW
Reading may be delayed · 00:00 AEST
Randwick station · 4.2 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 31 · Good
Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Randwick station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 45 new bond lodgements this quarter.
Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$920per week
Sep 2025 · 45 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Nearby suburbs · same combination
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$855▼$65
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$1,000▲$80
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$1,050▲$130
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NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2019
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2019. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Also in Bayside
Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Bayside postcodes, or explore the full Bayside suburb index.
Botany is the primary suburb with postcode 2019 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Botany is the main locality.
Which local government area is Botany in?
Botany (2019) is located in the Bayside local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Botany?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Botany (2019) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Botany flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Botany. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Botany?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Botany (2019), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Botany (2019) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Botany (2019). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Botany changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Botany (2019) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
