Overall score
Botany
64.6/100
Eastgardens
44.4/100
Botany vs Eastgardens, NSW suburb comparison
Botany for retirees and families; Eastgardens for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BotanyEastgardens
Crime rate
Botany
27.7 / 1k
Eastgardens
67.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Botany
296
Eastgardens
54
Population
Botany
12,960
Eastgardens
4,086
Metric leadBotany 7Eastgardens 21 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBotany
- Best for familiesBotany
- Best for investmentEastgardens
- Best for best valueBotany
- Best for best schoolsEastgardens
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Botany | Eastgardens |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.6/100 | 44.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 21.6/100 | 7.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 27.7 / 1k | 67.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 13 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | — |
| Public transport stops | 62 | 18 |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 60.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 296 | 54 |
| Planning activity | 55 | 12 |
| Population | 12,960 | 4,086 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Botany is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Eastgardens is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Botany is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Eastgardens answers with a calmer planning outlook.
Botany suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Eastgardens is the stronger match for investors.