# Botany

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Located in: New South Wales › Greater Sydney › Bayside › 2019, NSW

Area: 3 km²

A short drive to the city defines daily life in Botany, where a growing population of young professionals enjoys an exceptionally walkable environment. The community has expanded rapidly, adding about 4,075 people since 2011 to reach a total of 12,960. It is a relatively young and affluent area, with a typical resident aged 36 and a high proportion of university-educated workers. This blend of professional success and urban convenience makes it one of the most advantaged areas in the region.

## Demographics & Identity

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with 19.1% of residents being children under 15. Seniors are much less common here than in most areas, making up only 12.0% of the population.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 12,960 | +45.9% since 2011 |
| Median age | 36 yrs | -2.7% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 2.9% | +19.1% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 12.0% | -9.2% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 19.1% | -11.5% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 14.5% | +59.2% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 33.3%, Older adults (45–64) 24.8%, Children (0–14) 19.1%, Seniors (65+) 12.0%, Youth (15–24) 10.8%

**Marital status** — Married 45.2%, Never married 39.6%, Divorced 8.5%, Widowed 3.6%, Separated 3.1%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Botany is more culturally diverse than most of Australia, with 32.5% of people born overseas. This figure has risen 3.9 percentage points since 2011, with the most common ancestries being Australian and English.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 32.5% | +13.6% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 62.9%, England 3.4%, New Zealand 2.4%, China 2.3%, Philippines 2.2%, South Africa 1.0%, India 0.8%, Italy 0.6%, Vietnam 0.4%, Nepal 0.1%

**Ancestry** — Australian 25.7%, English 25.5%, Irish 12.7%, Chinese 8.0%, Scottish 7.1%, Italian 4.9%, Greek 4.0%, Filipino 3.4%, German 2.4%, Indian 1.6%, Dutch 0.9%, Vietnamese 0.7%

## Language

About a quarter of residents use a language other than English at home, which is a little above the national figure. English remains the primary language for 69.6% of the community.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 24.9% | +2.6% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 2.8% | -10.8% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 69.6%, Mandarin 3.0%, Greek 1.9%, Cantonese 1.4%, Italian 1.0%, Tagalog 1.0%, Arabic 0.8%, Vietnamese 0.4%, Hindi 0.4%, Punjabi 0.1%

## Religion

More than half of residents identify as Christian, while 30.3% report having no religion. The proportion of people with no religion has risen sharply by 17 percentage points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 30.3% | +120.8% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 55.4%, No religion 30.3%, Not stated 6.6%, Judaism 2.7%, Buddhism 2.1%, Islam 1.7%, Hinduism 1.0%, Other religions 0.2%

## Education & Qualifications

The community is well-qualified, with 30.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national average and has risen 12 percentage points since 2011, alongside a significant increase in Year 12 completions.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 68.4% | +30.2% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 30.1% | +69.2% since 2011 |
| Schools | 3 | — |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 1.21 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 25 | — |
| School enrolments | 787 | — |
| Average school size | 262 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,073 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 68.4%, Year 10 14.9%, Year 9 or below 6.0%, Year 11 4.2%

**Highest qualification level** — Bachelor degree 30.7%, Certificate III / IV 22.4%, Advanced diploma / diploma 16.1%, Postgraduate degree 11.3%, Graduate diploma / certificate 3.0%, Certificate I / II 1.2%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 23.9%, Engineering & related 12.4%, Society & culture 11.0%, Health 8.3%, Education 7.0%, Architecture & building 6.5%, Creative arts 5.5%, Food, hospitality & personal services 4.9%, Information technology 3.6%, Natural & physical sciences 2.9%, Agriculture & environment 1.2%

## Income

Incomes are much higher than in most areas, with a typical family earning $2,844 per week. This is well above the New South Wales figure of $2,185, and 36.0% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $1,153 | +65.2% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $2,373 | +45.8% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,844 | +49.2% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 20.0% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 36.0% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 30.8%, $4,000 or more 20.4%, $650–$1,499 17.4%, $3,000–$3,999 15.6%, Under $650 10.1%

**Personal income distribution** — $650–$1,499 30.0%, Under $650 28.6%, $1,500–$2,999 27.3%, $3,000 or more 7.2%

## Health & Disability

Residents report better health than most, with far fewer people needing help with daily activities. Only 22.4% have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 22.4% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 6.8% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 3.6% | -27.4% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Asthma 7.0%, Mental health 6.8%, Other condition 6.6%, Arthritis 5.6%, Diabetes 3.7%, Heart disease 2.3%, Cancer 2.0%, Lung condition 0.9%, Dementia 0.7%, Stroke 0.6%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 70.1%, One condition 17.0%, Two conditions 3.8%, Three or more 1.7%

## Community Participation

Unpaid childcare is more common here than in most areas, while volunteering and unpaid housework are much lower than typical. Only 10.3% of people volunteer, down 1.7 percentage points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 10.3% | -14.2% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 10.2% | +1.1% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 29.3% | -7.8% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 2.9% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 17.4% | -2.3% since 2011 |

## First Nations

First Nations residents in Botany are noticeably older and far more likely to have completed Year 12 than those elsewhere in the state. Their typical personal income is also far above the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 377 | — |
| First Nations median age | 26 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 53.7% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 1.4% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $1,071 | — |
| First Nations household income | $2,412 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 6.6% | — |

## Family & Households

Families with children make up 63.5% of households. The typical home holds 2.6 people, which is about the same as the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.6 | -7.1% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 12.5% | -10.9% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 24.1% | +7.6% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 63.5%, Couples without children 22.9%, One-parent families 12.5%, Other families 1.2%

**Household size** — 2 people 30.8%, 1 person 24.1%, 4 people 18.8%, 3 people 18.4%, 5 people 5.8%, 6 or more 2.1%

## Housing & Dwellings

The area is dominated by flats or apartments, with detached houses being far less common than across Australia. Renting is much more frequent here than in most areas, and typical weekly rents of $550 are among the highest for this level.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $550 | +57.1% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $2,741 | +9.1% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 1.10 | -8.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 37.3% | +33.7% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 20.2% | -23.9% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 27.8% | -32.0% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 48.8% | -18.0% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned with a mortgage 40.5%, Rented 37.3%, Owned outright 20.2%, Not stated 1.1%, Other tenure 0.8%

**Types of homes** — Flat or apartment 50.5%, Separate house 27.8%, Townhouse / semi-detached 20.9%, Other dwelling 0.8%

**Bedrooms per home** — 2 bedrooms 35.4%, 3 bedrooms 32.8%, 1 bedroom 13.6%, 4 bedrooms 12.1%, 5 or more 3.9%, Studio / none 1.1%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $550–$749 35.4%, $350–$549 30.1%, $750 or more 14.9%, $200–$349 9.2%, Under $200 8.4%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $3,000 or more 41.9%, $1,800–$2,999 32.8%, $1,000–$1,799 11.5%, Under $1,000 6.9%

## Transport & Vehicles

Working from home is very common, with 35.4% of people doing so, a huge increase from 2.1% in 2011. While many use cars, the area is highly connected, and most residents can reach the city in 12 minutes by car.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 7.1% | -31.4% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 35.4% | +1554.0% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 2.0% | -82.2% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 35 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 2.70 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 1,933.6 | — |
| Public transport routes | 3 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 5 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 12 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 34,533 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 94,298 | — |
| Transit time to the city (min) | 58 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 39.2%, Worked at home 35.4%, Car (passenger) 3.1%, Walked 2.3%, Bus 1.9%, Bicycle 0.5%, Train 0.1%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 1 vehicle 41.6%, 2 vehicles 38.4%, 3 vehicles 8.7%, No vehicle 7.1%, 4 or more 4.3%

## Migration & Movement

The population is quite mobile, as 45.9% of residents moved in the last five years. This is well above the national figure, though the number of recent overseas arrivals has fallen slightly since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 45.9% | +18.6% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 8.2% | -17.1% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Employment is strong, with 69.0% of adults working or looking for work—far above the state average. The unemployment rate of 3.2% is much lower than in most similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% | -9.8% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 69.0% | +5.6% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 63.5% | -7.0% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 11.9%, Construction 9.9%, Education & training 9.3%, Transport & warehousing 8.8%, Professional & technical 8.7%, Public administration & safety 8.5%, Retail trade 7.5%, Finance & insurance 5.1%, Accommodation & food 4.8%, Manufacturing 4.3%, Other services 3.5%, Wholesale trade 3.2%, Administrative & support 2.8%, Media & telecommunications 2.4%, Arts & recreation 2.2%, Rental & real estate 2.1%, Electricity, gas & water 0.7%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.1%, Mining 0.1%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 24.6%, Managers 17.3%, Clerical & administrative 15.4%, Technicians & trades 12.0%, Community & personal service 9.8%, Sales workers 7.6%, Labourers 6.1%, Machinery operators & drivers 5.3%

## Economy & Advantage

Botany is highly advantaged, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage. It is a significant business hub with 1,815 businesses and high scores for education and job skills.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 9 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 8 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 7 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 8 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 1,082 | — |
| Population estimate | 13,941 | — |
| Population growth since 2021 | 6.9% | — |
| Businesses | 1,815 | — |

## Environment & Climate

The area experiences much higher annual rainfall than the state average. Maximum temperatures are typical for the region, but minimum temperatures are well above the New South Wales average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average annual rainfall | 1,328 | — |
| Average maximum temperature | 23.4 | — |
| Average minimum temperature | 13.8 | — |

## Walkability

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or public transport. It is also far above the state average for the number of homes with a full 15-minute-city walkshed.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 6.7 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 6.3 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 95.4% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 70.3% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 93.1% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 5.9 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 157 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 3.2% | — |

## Schools serving Botany

25 schools, 8,986 students, average ICSEA 1,064.

By sector: Government 15, Catholic 6, Independent 4

By type: Primary 18, Secondary 4, Combined 3

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Banksmeadow Public School | Government | Primary | 0.6 km | 268 |
| St Bernard's Catholic Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 0.6 km | 287 |
| Botany Public School | Government | Primary | 1.1 km | 232 |
| Pagewood Public School | Government | Primary | 1.5 km | 207 |
| J J Cahill Memorial High School | Government | Secondary | 2.6 km | 298 |
| Corpus Christi College Maroubra | Catholic | Secondary | 2.6 km | 755 |
| Matraville Public School | Government | Primary | 2.6 km | 222 |
| Mascot Public School | Government | Primary | 2.6 km | 397 |
| Eastlakes Public School | Government | Primary | 2.8 km | 154 |
| St Therese Catholic Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 2.8 km | 608 |

## Nearby areas

[Banksmeadow](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/117011320/banksmeadow) · [Eastlakes](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/117011634/eastlakes) · [Mascot](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/117011635/mascot) · [Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/117011323/pagewood-hillsdale-daceyville) · [Sydney Airport](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/117011325/sydney-airport) · [Rosebery - Beaconsfield](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/117031643/rosebery-beaconsfield) · [Maroubra - West](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/118021568/maroubra-west) · [Port Botany Industrial](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/117011324/port-botany-industrial)

Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/117011321/botany