Botany
City in New South Wales, Australia
Overview
Botany, a coastal suburb in southern Sydney, is known for its relaxed atmosphere, lush parks, and access to Botany Bay. With a blend of residential, recreational, and industrial spaces, it offers a comfortable local experience away from the central city bustle.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
New South Wales
Population
12,960
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-33.95°, 151.20°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$3,255
Local Cost
$2,150
Local Income
$3,250
Cashless
93
English
100
Temperature
18.7°C
Summer Avg
22.4°C
Winter Avg
14.5°C
Record High
39.9°C
Record Low
6.0°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
887 mm
City Vibrancy
41
Coworking
1
Cafes
12
Nightlife
6
Parks
22
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
212.0
Airport
SYD
Distance
2 km
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Neighborhoods
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 83/100.