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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, as of Feb 2026 the estimated population of the suburb of Botany is around 13,791. This reflects an increase of 831 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,960 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 13,776 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 130 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 4,406 persons per square kilometer, placing Botany in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Botany has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 3.1%, outpacing the SA4 region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 54.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. According to aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb of Botany is expected to increase by 2,346 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 16.9% in total 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 data. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 87 homes were approved, with a further 108 approved in FY-26. On average, 12.9 people have moved to Botany per dwelling built over these years.

This lagging supply has led to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures, with new properties constructed at an average value of $720,000 targeting the premium market segment. In FY-26, there were $20.6 million in commercial approvals, indicating balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Botany has significantly less development activity, 85.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. Nationally, Botany's development activity is also lower, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints. New building activity consists of 40.0% detached houses and 60.0% medium and high-density housing, attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers with affordable entry pathways.

Botany has around 910 people per dwelling approval, indicating a highly mature market. Population forecasts suggest Botany will gain 2,331 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially increasing 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 likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives 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 most relevant.

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The employment environment in Botany shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Botany's workforce is well-educated with a strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 3.6% as per AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation. As of September 2025, there were 7,695 residents employed while the unemployment rate stood at 0.6% lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Workforce participation was similar to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. Census responses indicated that 40.6% of residents worked from home, but Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Leading industries for employment among residents were health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Botany showed significant 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 working population to local population count. Between September 2024 and September 2025, Botany's labour force decreased by 1.2% and employment declined by 1.5%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%, with unemployment rising by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Botany's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

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 the suburb is $80,117. Nationally, these figures are extremely high compared to Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Botany would be approximately $72,695 (median) and $87,215 (average) as of September 2025. According to Census 2021 income data, household, family, and personal incomes in Botany rank highly nationally, between the 86th and 88th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that the largest segment comprises 32.7% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (4,509 residents), similar to the metropolitan region where 30.9% occupy this bracket. A substantial proportion of high earners (38.1%) in Botany have incomes above $3,000 per week, indicating strong economic capacity throughout 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

In Botany, as per the latest Census evaluation, 27.8% of dwellings were houses while 72.2% consisted of other types such as semi-detached homes and apartments. This contrasts with Sydney metropolitan area's figures of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Botany stood at 20.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 41.4% and rented ones at 38.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,741, exceeding 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 than 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% that are couples with children, 23.5% that are couples without children, and 10.8% that are single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 27.6%, with lone person households at 24.1% and group households comprising 3.5%. 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's university qualification rate is 34.3%, significantly lower than the SA4 region average of 55.2%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 23.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 32.5% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (12.2%) and certificates (20.3%). Educational participation is high, with 29.6% currently enrolled in formal education: 10.0% in primary, 7.5% in secondary, and 5.5% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably 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 serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are covered by 13 different routes, offering a total of 1,381 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from residents' homes to the nearest stop is 160 meters, indicating excellent transport accessibility. Most residents commute outwards daily due to Botany's residential nature. Car remains the primary mode of transport at 79%, followed by bus at 7% and train at 5%. On average, there are 1.2 vehicles per dwelling in Botany.

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

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

Analysis of health metrics indicates strong performance throughout Botany based on AreaSearch's assessment.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were very low across all age groups. Private health cover was found to be exceptionally high at approximately 59% of the total population (8,076 people). The most common medical conditions in the area were asthma and mental health issues, impacting 6.7 and 6.5% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 75.7%, declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents showed notably healthy outcomes with low chronic condition prevalence. The area had 13.4% of residents aged 65 and over (1,847 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 cultural diversity surpasses most local markets, with 26.4% speaking a language other than English at home and 34.0% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Botany, comprising 59.6%. Judaism, however, is overrepresented at 2.9%, compared to 0.8% in Greater Sydney.

The top three ancestry groups are Australian (19.2%), English (19.1%), and Other (12.6%). Notably, Russian (0.9%) Spanish (0.9%) and Hungarian (0.5%) ethnicities have higher representation in Botany compared to regional averages of 0.4%, 0.6% and 0.3% respectively.

Botany's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Botany's median age is nearly 36 years, close to Greater Sydney's average of 37. This is slightly below the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Botany has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (17.8%), but fewer residents aged 25-34 (14.0%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 15-24 has grown from 10.8% to 11.7%, while the 25-34 age group has declined from 16.3% to 14.0%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Botany's age profile will change significantly. The 65-74 cohort is projected to grow by 53%, adding 558 residents to reach 1,607. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 53% of population growth, indicating a trend towards demographic aging. Conversely, the 0-4 and 35-44 age groups are expected to experience population declines.