Suburb comparison
Bardwell Valley vs Botany: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Botany commands a $170K premium on median property price over Bardwell Valley; Bardwell Valley is $130/wk cheaper per week to rent; Bardwell Valley has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed May 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Bayside
Bardwell Valley
2207
Bayside
Botany
2019
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Bardwell Valley | Botany |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | B▲(0) | B-(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 2.9% | 0.0%▲ |
FAMILYFamily Botany leads on 2 of 3 | ||
| Sub-grade | B-(0) | B▲(0) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 9/10 | 10/10▲ |
| Schools in postcode | 5▲ | 4 |
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | C+(0) | B-▲(0) |
| Median house price | $1.86M | $2.04M |
| Median unit price | $1.22M | $883K |
| Median weekly rent | $700/wk | $830/wk |
| Annual price growth | +16.2%▲ | +4.4% |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Bardwell Valley leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | C+▲(0) | C-(-1) |
| Walkability percentile | 33▲ | 17 |
Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.
Which suits you?
Choose Bardwell Valley if...
- Bardwell Valley leads on Lifestyle
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
Tied on Safety, Finance.
Choose Botany if...
- Botany leads on Family
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
Tied on Safety, Finance.
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Common questions
- Is Bardwell Valley or Botany more expensive?
- Botany has the higher median house price ($2.04M) compared with $1.86M in Bardwell Valley.
- Which is better for renters — Bardwell Valley or Botany?
- Median weekly rent is $700/wk in Bardwell Valley and $830/wk in Botany, making Bardwell Valley the more affordable rental market.
- Is Bardwell Valley or Botany at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Bardwell Valley vs Botany?
- Bardwell Valley has 5 schools in the postcode, and Botany has 4. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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