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Botany vs Sydney Airport

Name: Botany vs Sydney Airport — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Statistical Area 2 (SA2) comparison ≈ 2.3 km apart · Botany profile · Sydney Airport profile

Botany Sydney Airport

Botany and Sydney Airport are neighbouring areas with very different characters. Botany is a residential hub where 19.1% of people are children and 32.5% were born overseas. It is very walkable, with a walkability score of 6.7. In contrast, Sydney Airport is sparsely populated with only 19 residents and is mostly car-dependent. While Botany has a typical weekly family income of $2,844, the typical income in Sydney Airport is far higher at $4,624.

Both areas share the same local climate, including identical annual rainfall and temperatures. They are also both located close to the city, with drive times between 12 and 16 minutes. While Botany is more connected to daily services, Sydney Airport has a much higher number of public transport departures per 1,000 people.

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Where they differ most

Population: 12,941 larger in Botany People / bedroom: 0.40 higher in Botany Family income: $1,780 higher in Sydney Airport Household size: 0.3 larger in Botany Personal income: $204 higher in Botany

Demographics & Identity

Population in Botany in Sydney Airport +12,941 larger in Botany gap widening

12,960 67th pct 19 0th pct

Median age in Botany in Sydney Airport +1 yrs older in Botany gap narrowing

36 yrs 29th pct 35 yrs 21st pct

Age structure

10.8% Youth (15–24) +26.0 pts ▸ 36.8%

33.3% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%

24.8% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +3.7 pts 21.1%

19.1% Children (0–14) ◂ +19.1 pts 0.0%

12.0% Seniors (65+) ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%

Marital status

39.6% Never married +31.0 pts ▸ 70.6%

45.2% Married ◂ +9.9 pts 35.3%

8.5% Divorced ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%

3.6% Widowed ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

3.1% Separated ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Botany Sydney Airport

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

62.9% Australia ◂ +47.2 pts 15.8%

2.3% China +29.3 pts ▸ 31.6%

0.8% India +15.0 pts ▸ 15.8%

3.4% England ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

2.4% New Zealand ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

2.2% Philippines ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

1.0% South Africa ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.6% Italy ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.4% Vietnam ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.1% Nepal ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Ancestry

25.7% Australian ◂ +9.9 pts 15.8%

25.5% English ◂ +25.5 pts 0.0%

8.0% Chinese +13.0 pts ▸ 21.1%

12.7% Irish ◂ +12.7 pts 0.0%

7.1% Scottish ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%

4.9% Italian ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%

4.0% Greek ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%

3.4% Filipino ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

2.4% German ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%

1.6% Indian ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

0.9% Dutch ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.7% Vietnamese ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

69.6% English only ◂ +48.5 pts 21.1%

3.0% Mandarin +18.1 pts ▸ 21.1%

1.9% Greek ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

1.4% Cantonese ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

1.0% Italian ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

1.0% Tagalog ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.8% Arabic ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.4% Vietnamese ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.4% Hindi ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.1% Punjabi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

55.4% Christianity ◂ +34.4 pts 21.1%

30.3% No religion ◂ +14.5 pts 15.8%

6.6% Not stated +14.5 pts ▸ 21.1%

1.0% Hinduism +14.8 pts ▸ 15.8%

2.7% Judaism ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

2.1% Buddhism ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

1.7% Islam ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

0.2% Other religions ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Schools in Botany in Sydney Airport

3 43rd pct —

Schools/1k kids in Botany in Sydney Airport

1.21 22nd pct —

Schools ≤3 km in Botany in Sydney Airport +19 more in Sydney Airport

25 61st pct 44 86th pct

Students in Botany in Sydney Airport

787 30th pct —

Avg size in Botany in Sydney Airport

262 27th pct —

ICSEA in Botany in Sydney Airport

1,073 74th pct —

Highest year of school

68.4% Year 12 +8.1 pts ▸ 76.5%

14.9% Year 10 ◂ +14.9 pts 0.0%

6.0% Year 9 or below ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%

4.2% Year 11 ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

11.3% Postgraduate degree +24.0 pts ▸ 35.3%

30.7% Bachelor degree +4.6 pts ▸ 35.3%

22.4% Certificate III / IV ◂ +22.4 pts 0.0%

16.1% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +16.1 pts 0.0%

3.0% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%

1.2% Certificate I / II ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

23.9% Management & commerce ◂ +0.4 pts 23.5%

12.4% Engineering & related ◂ +12.4 pts 0.0%

11.0% Society & culture ◂ +11.0 pts 0.0%

8.3% Health ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%

7.0% Education ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%

6.5% Architecture & building ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%

5.5% Creative arts ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%

4.9% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%

3.6% Information technology ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

2.9% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

1.2% Agriculture & environment ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Botany in Sydney Airport +$204 higher in Botany gap narrowing

$1,153 87th pct $949 73rd pct

Household income in Botany in Sydney Airport +$377 higher in Sydney Airport

$2,373 86th pct $2,750 93rd pct

Family income in Botany in Sydney Airport +$1,780 higher in Sydney Airport

$2,844 86th pct $4,624 100th pct

Household income distribution

30.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +30.8 pts 0.0%

20.4% $4,000 or more ◂ +20.4 pts 0.0%

17.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +17.4 pts 0.0%

15.6% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +15.6 pts 0.0%

10.1% Under $650 ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

30.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +6.4 pts 23.5%

28.6% Under $650 ◂ +28.6 pts 0.0%

27.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +27.3 pts 0.0%

7.2% $3,000 or more +16.3 pts ▸ 23.5%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

7.0% Asthma ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%

6.8% Mental health ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%

6.6% Other condition ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%

5.6% Arthritis ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%

3.7% Diabetes ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

2.3% Heart disease ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

2.0% Cancer ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

0.9% Lung condition ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

0.7% Dementia ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.6% Stroke ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

70.1% None ◂ +12.2 pts 57.9%

17.0% One condition +4.1 pts ▸ 21.1%

3.8% Two conditions ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

1.7% Three or more ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

First Nations

First Nations people in Botany in Sydney Airport +377 larger in Botany

377 72nd pct 0 0th pct

Median age in Botany in Sydney Airport

26 yrs 64th pct —

Median income in Botany in Sydney Airport

$1,071 90th pct —

Household income in Botany in Sydney Airport

$2,412 86th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Botany in Sydney Airport +0.3 larger in Botany

2.6 57th pct 2.3 29th pct

Family composition

22.9% Couples without children +77.1 pts ▸ 100.0%

63.5% Couples with children ◂ +63.5 pts 0.0%

12.5% One-parent families ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%

1.2% Other families ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

Household size

30.8% 2 people ◂ +30.8 pts 0.0%

24.1% 1 person ◂ +24.1 pts 0.0%

18.8% 4 people ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%

18.4% 3 people ◂ +18.4 pts 0.0%

5.8% 5 people ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%

2.1% 6 or more ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Botany in Sydney Airport

$550 93rd pct —

Mortgage in Botany in Sydney Airport +$439 higher in Botany

$2,741 91st pct $2,302 80th pct

People / bedroom in Botany in Sydney Airport +0.40 higher in Botany

1.10 95th pct 0.70 0th pct

How homes are owned or rented

40.5% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +40.5 pts 0.0%

37.3% Rented ◂ +37.3 pts 0.0%

20.2% Owned outright ◂ +20.2 pts 0.0%

1.1% Not stated ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

0.8% Other tenure ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

27.8% Separate house +72.2 pts ▸ 100.0%

50.5% Flat or apartment ◂ +50.5 pts 0.0%

20.9% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +20.9 pts 0.0%

0.8% Other dwelling ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

12.1% 4 bedrooms +87.9 pts ▸ 100.0%

35.4% 2 bedrooms ◂ +35.4 pts 0.0%

32.8% 3 bedrooms ◂ +32.8 pts 0.0%

13.6% 1 bedroom ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%

3.9% 5 or more ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%

1.1% Studio / none ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Botany in Sydney Airport +27 more in Botany

35 45th pct 8 16th pct

Stops/1k in Botany in Sydney Airport +418.35 more in Sydney Airport

2.70 27th pct 421.05 100th pct

Departures/1k in Botany in Sydney Airport +402,487.4 more in Sydney Airport

1,933.6 82nd pct 404,421.1 100th pct

PT routes in Botany in Sydney Airport +2 more in Sydney Airport

3 21st pct 5 36th pct

Stop walk in Botany in Sydney Airport +29 longer in Sydney Airport

5 50th pct 34 88th pct

Drive to city in Botany in Sydney Airport +4 longer in Sydney Airport

12 17th pct 16 29th pct

Reach 30 min in Botany in Sydney Airport +34,514 more in Botany

34,533 79th pct 19 0th pct

Reach 45 min in Botany in Sydney Airport +24,463 more in Sydney Airport

94,298 70th pct 118,761 75th pct

Transit to city in Botany in Sydney Airport +13 longer in Botany

58 49th pct 45 26th pct

How people get to work

2.3% Walked +47.7 pts ▸ 50.0%

39.2% Car (driver) ◂ +1.7 pts 37.5%

35.4% Worked at home +2.1 pts ▸ 37.5%

3.1% Car (passenger) ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

1.9% Bus ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

0.5% Bicycle ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.1% Train ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

41.6% 1 vehicle ◂ +41.6 pts 0.0%

38.4% 2 vehicles ◂ +38.4 pts 0.0%

8.7% 3 vehicles ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%

7.1% No vehicle ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%

4.3% 4 or more ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

11.9% Health care & social assistance ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%

9.9% Construction ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%

9.3% Education & training ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%

8.8% Transport & warehousing ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%

8.7% Professional & technical ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%

8.5% Public administration & safety ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%

7.5% Retail trade ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%

5.1% Finance & insurance ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%

4.8% Accommodation & food ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

4.3% Manufacturing ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

3.5% Other services ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%

3.2% Wholesale trade ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

17.3% Managers +32.7 pts ▸ 50.0%

24.6% Professionals ◂ +24.6 pts 0.0%

15.4% Clerical & administrative ◂ +15.4 pts 0.0%

12.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%

9.8% Community & personal service ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%

7.6% Sales workers ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%

6.1% Labourers ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%

5.3% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in Botany in Sydney Airport

9 86th pct —

IRSD decile in Botany in Sydney Airport

8 71st pct —

IER decile in Botany in Sydney Airport

7 64th pct —

IEO decile in Botany in Sydney Airport

8 71st pct —

IRSAD score in Botany in Sydney Airport

1,082 82nd pct —

ERP in Botany in Sydney Airport +13,918 higher in Botany

13,941 66th pct 23 0th pct

Growth in Botany in Sydney Airport

6.9% 68th pct —

Businesses in Botany in Sydney Airport +1,796 higher in Botany

1,815 84th pct 19 1st pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Botany in Sydney Airport even

1,328 82nd pct 1,328 82nd pct

Max temp in Botany in Sydney Airport even

23.4 46th pct 23.4 46th pct

Min temp in Botany in Sydney Airport even

13.8 72nd pct 13.8 72nd pct

Walkability

Walk score in Botany in Sydney Airport +3.4 higher in Botany

6.7 69th pct 3.2 22nd pct

Types ≤15 min in Botany in Sydney Airport +3.6 more in Botany

6.3 66th pct 2.7 16th pct

15-min city in Botany in Sydney Airport +67.1 pts higher in Botany

95.4% 79th pct 28.3% 19th pct

Walk to shops in Botany in Sydney Airport +3.3 pts higher in Sydney Airport

70.3% 57th pct 73.6% 60th pct

Walk to transit in Botany in Sydney Airport +71.7 pts higher in Botany

100.0% 100th pct 28.3% 17th pct

Walk to school in Botany in Sydney Airport +94.3 pts higher in Botany

100.0% 100th pct 5.7% 3rd pct

Walk to a park in Botany in Sydney Airport +71.7 pts higher in Botany

100.0% 100th pct 28.3% 6th pct

Walk to health in Botany in Sydney Airport +66.7 pts higher in Botany

93.1% 86th pct 26.4% 30th pct

Amenities/1k in Botany in Sydney Airport +4,625.6 more in Sydney Airport

5.9 3rd pct 4,631.6 100th pct

Intersections/km² in Botany in Sydney Airport +70 higher in Botany

157 63rd pct 87 48th pct

Mean slope in Botany in Sydney Airport +1.6 pts higher in Sydney Airport

3.2% 14th pct 4.8% 40th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Botany vs Sydney Airport [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa2/117011321/botany/vs/117011325/sydney-airport