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Botany vs Mascot

Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.4 km apart, on the same open data. Botany scores higher on 7 of 10 measures.

BotanyMascot
Active1632
Safety6023
Wealth5649
Value5318
Parks1850
Cafés5888
Transit1811
Green space488
Active & healthy3231
Schools nearby (OSM)6610
Median rent$550/wk $600/wk
Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026)$2,095,000$2,005,000
Population12,96021,591
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Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Botany safer than Mascot?

Botany scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Botany or Mascot?

Mascot has the lower median house price of the two ($2,005,000 vs $2,095,000).

Should I live in Botany or Mascot?

Botany scores higher on 7 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Botany or Mascot.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →