NSW Property Intelligence
BotanyNSW 2019
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. Botany is home to ~12,960 residents (median age 36), with 37% of households renting.
Rent in Botany
The median house rent in Botany is $1150/week (64 new leases). Units have a median of $850/week (457 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2019, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | $720/wk |
| 2 | $895/wk | $920/wk |
| 3 | $1225/wk | $1200/wk |
| 4+ | $1600/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Botany fall in the intake zones of Botany Public School, South Sydney High School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Botany Public School#454 of 2159 in NSW
- South Sydney High School#603 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Botany has 9 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register, 2 rated Exceeding NQS or better — including Banksmeadow Public School Preschool, John Brotchie Nursery School, All Star Early Learners.
Commute
Typical Tuesday-8am rail times from Domestic Airport Station (timetable, platform wait included):
Shopping
Nearby shopping centres include Eastgardens Shopping Centre, East Lakes Shopping Centre, Southpoint Shopping Centre.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Botany (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 44 | Downward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 12 | Upward |
| Homicide | 0 | Downward |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 24 | Stable |
Development activity
117 development applications were lodged in Botany over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Botany — quick answers
What is the median rent in Botany?
Houses in Botany (postcode 2019) have a median asking rent of $1150/week; units have a median of $850/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Botany?
Botany addresses can be zoned for Botany Public School, South Sydney High School. Botany Public School ranks in roughly the top 21% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Botany?
Botany has 9 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register, 2 of them rated Exceeding NQS or better.
How long is the commute from Botany to the Sydney CBD?
From Domestic Airport Station, a typical Tuesday-8am rail journey to the Sydney CBD takes about 24 minutes on the timetable, platform wait included.
How much development is happening in Botany?
117 development applications were lodged in Botany in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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