Botany

Botany lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

The estimated population of the suburb of Botany is around 13,791 as of February 2026. This figure represents an increase of 831 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,960. The latest estimate by AreaSearch, based on examination of ERP data released by the ABS in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses, is 13,776 residents. This results in a population density ratio of 4,406 persons per square kilometer, placing Botany in the top 10% of locations assessed nationally. Over the past decade, Botany has shown resilient growth with a compound annual growth rate of 3.1%, outperforming its SA4 region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 54.0% to overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024, with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a 2021 base year are utilized. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. According to demographic trends, Botany is projected to experience above median population growth nationally. By 2041, the suburb is expected to increase by 2,344 persons, reflecting a total gain of 16.9% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Botany recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Botany has seen approximately 17 dwelling approvals per year based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 87 homes were approved, with a further 108 approved in FY-26. This results in an average of 12.9 people moving to the area annually for each dwelling built over these years.

The supply is substantially lagging demand, indicating heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. Developers are targeting the premium market segment with new properties constructed at an average value of $720,000. There have been $20.6 million in commercial approvals this financial year, suggesting balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Botany has significantly less development activity, which is 85.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. New building activity shows 40.0% detached houses and 60.0% medium and high-density housing, attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers.

Botany reflects a highly mature market with around 910 people per dwelling approval. Population forecasts indicate Botany will gain 2,329 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Botany has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 15 projects that may affect the area. Notable ones include Botany Aquatic Centre Redevelopment, F. Mayer Chalmers Crescent Commercial Masterplan, 573 Gardeners Road Mixed-Use Development, and Project Duke Data Centre. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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The labour market in Botany demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Botany's workforce is well-educated with a strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate stood at 3.6% as of December 2025, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. During this period, 7,708 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 0.6% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation was similar to Greater Sydney's at 70.2%. Census responses indicated that 40.6% of Botany's residents worked from home. Leading employment industries included health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The area showed a particularly strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical services had lower representation at 9.1% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. While local employment opportunities exist, many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between December 2024 and December 2025, Botany's labour force decreased by 0.4% while employment declined by 0.8%, leading to an unemployment rate rise of 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.2%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer insights into potential future demand within Botany. These projections suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Botany's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Botany's median income among taxpayers is $66,778. The average income in Botany is $80,117. Nationally, these figures are high, with Greater Sydney having a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, current estimates for Botany's median income would be approximately $72,695 by September 2025, with the average being around $87,215. According to Census 2021 income data, Botany ranks highly nationally for household, family, and personal incomes, between the 86th and 88th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 32.7% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (4,509 residents), similar to the metropolitan region where 30.9% fall into this bracket. Botany has a substantial proportion of high earners, with 38.1% earning above $3,000 per week, indicating strong economic capacity in the suburb. High housing costs consume 19.8% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 80th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Botany features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Botany's dwelling structure in its latest Census evaluation showed 27.8% houses and 72.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Botany was at 20.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 41.4% and rented ones at 38.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,741, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Botany was $550, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Botany's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,741 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Botany has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 72.4% of all households, including 36.8% couples with children, 23.5% couples without children, and 10.8% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 27.6%, with lone person households at 24.1% and group households comprising 3.5% of the total. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Botany shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

The area has university qualification rates of 34.3%, significantly lower than the SA4 region average of 55.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 23.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational credentials are held by 32.5% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 12.2% and certificates at 20.3%. Educational participation is high, with 29.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 10.0% in primary education, 7.5% in secondary education, and 5.5% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Botany has 37 active public transport stops, all bus services. These stops are served by 13 routes, offering 1,381 weekly passenger trips in total. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 160 meters to the nearest stop. As a mainly residential area, most commutes are outward-bound. Cars are the dominant mode at 79%, followed by buses at 7% and trains at 5%. On average, there are 1.2 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 40.6% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 197 trips per day, equating to approximately 37 weekly trips per individual stop.

Botany's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Botany.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were very low across all age groups. The prevalence of common health conditions was also low. Private health cover was exceptionally high at approximately 59% of the total population, which numbered 8076 people. The most common medical conditions in the area were asthma and mental health issues, impacting 6.7 and 6.5% of residents respectively. 75.7% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents had low chronic condition prevalence. The area had 13.4% of residents aged 65 and over, numbering 1847 people, which was lower than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors were particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Botany was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Botany's population was found to be more linguistically diverse than most local markets, with 26.4% speaking a language other than English at home as of the latest data. Additionally, 34.0% were born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Botany, accounting for 59.6% of its population.

However, Judaism was notably overrepresented, comprising 2.9% compared to the regional average of 0.8%. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were Australian at 19.2%, English at 19.1%, and Other at 12.6%. Some ethnic groups showed notable variations: Russian was overrepresented at 0.9% (vs 0.4% regionally), Spanish at 0.9% (vs 0.6%), and Hungarian at 0.5% (vs 0.3%).

Botany's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Botany's median age is 36 years, nearly matching Greater Sydney's average of 37 years. This is modestly under the Australian median age of 38 years. Relative to Greater Sydney, Botany has a higher concentration of residents aged 35-44 (17.9%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (14.0%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 15-24 has grown from 10.8% to 11.7%. Conversely, the population aged 25-34 has declined from 16.3% to 14.0%. By 2041, Botany's age profile is projected to evolve significantly. The 65-74 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 54%, adding 564 residents to reach 1,613. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 54% of population growth, underscoring demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, the cohorts aged 0-4 and 35-44 are expected to experience population declines.