Overall score
Botany
59.8/100
Eastlakes
47.8/100
Botany vs Eastlakes, NSW Suburb Comparison
Botany for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BotanyEastlakes
Crime rate
Botany
27.7 / 1k
Eastlakes
57.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Botany
300
Eastlakes
77
Population
Botany
12,960
Eastlakes
6,347
Metric leadBotany 8Eastlakes 41 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Eastlakes |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.8/100 | 47.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.3/100 | 48.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 27.7 / 1k | 57.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 62 | 47 |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 59.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 300 | 77 |
| Planning activity | 69 | 10 |
| Green cover | 15.4% | 6.5% |
| Population | 12,960 | 6,347 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Botany is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Eastlakes is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Botany tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access, while Eastlakes stands out for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and a calmer planning outlook.
Botany suits retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Eastlakes is the stronger match for investors.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.