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VIC · Casey Council

Botanic Ridge, 3977

Est. population · Jun 2025

6,422

Growth (1 yr)

+11.6%

Growth (5 yr)

+77.8%

Median age

32

Median income

$2,552/wk

Employment rate

78.1%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$957,500

Languages at home

10%non-English

Most common: Malayalam, Punjabi, Hindi

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

46.7/100
Average

Top 43% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 100% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
  • High desirability
What Botanic Ridge is known for: Excellent transport, Education hub, High desirability

Suburb profile

Set among the hills of Casey Council, Botanic Ridge is a mid-sized suburb with bushland views and a cooler, leafier feel. The city and surrounding suburbs are both within comfortable reach, which keeps daily life flexible. A younger crowd gives the area energy, with a strong presence of young families throughout.

Sport and recreation are easy to access, with local venues supporting active weekends and after-work routines. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many metro suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield.

Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. Steady development is bringing new homes and gradual renewal to parts of the suburb.

Against similar metro suburbs, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because safety and growth momentum lag behind, despite relative strength in community and employment, plus schools and education. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Botanic Ridge snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$958k

+3.0% change

Median rent

$560/wk

Population (ERP)

6,422

+12% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

2.6%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#138

among Metro Melbourne · Growth area

Safety

48th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

99th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

9/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

52nd

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
46.7/100 — Average
State standing
Top 43% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
2615th in Australia
State rank
537th in VIC
Peer rank
#138 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#323 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
100%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
$560
Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$957,500
Median price change
+3%

Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

6,422(June 2025)

+11.6% annual · +77.8% over 5 years · 99th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+11.6%
5-year growth
+77.8%
Change in 1 year
+668
Change in 5 years
+2,811
Growth rank in VIC
99th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~10,500), extrapolated at +10.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
6,739
Median age
32
Median household income / week
$2,552
Dwelling vacancy
2.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
56 of 2,138
Median monthly mortgage
$2,200
Employment rate
78.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
1,993 / 86 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
325
Against the person
59
Against property
146
Rate per 1,000 residents
50.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 114 residents
State safety percentile
48.4th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+2.8%

Most common offence types

  • A231 Fv Common Assault15
  • B21 Criminal Damage16
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft21
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle52
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order100

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
1
Median school ICSEA
1,010
Median ICSEA percentile
52th
School list
  • Cranbourne South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1010 · 52th percentile · LBOTE 9% · 376 students · Top SEA quarter 8% · 2.0 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Bluebird Early education Centrechildcare
  • Bluebird Early education Centrechildcare
  • Inspired Early Learning Centre and Kindergartenchildcare

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

13 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Adriana Cct/Station Creek Way
  • Botanic Ridge Bvd/Station Creek Way
  • Browns Rd/Pearcedale Rd
  • Pimelia Mews/Station Creek Way
  • Saddleback Rd/Craig Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

97 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

3 playgrounds · 51 swimming pools

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Limited walkable amenities nearby
  • Great for outdoor family life — 18 parks mapped in suburb, 3 playgrounds nearby
  • Reasonable bus and transport access — 13 public transport stops
  • Strong local sport and recreation — 54 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
20/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0
Parks per 1,000 residents
2.67
Sport & outdoors(66)
  • Park (12)
  • Playground (3)
  • Swimming pool (51)
Other(4)
  • Bench (8)
  • Parking (21)
  • Picnic Table
  • Public toilets

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

2 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Damon GreenPark
  • Homestead ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
20
Parks (OSM)
18

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
2
Nearest hospital
Cranbourne Integrated Care Centre (3.4 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • Botanic Ridge DoctorsClinic
  • Tom Lane PharmacyPharmacy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
201
Participants per 1,000 residents
31.3

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
24° / 13°
Rainfall
155 mm · ~19 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
20° / 11°
Rainfall
186 mm · ~23 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
14° / 6°
Rainfall
203 mm · ~25 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
18° / 9°
Rainfall
207 mm · ~26 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

27 planning-related records

2021· 12 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Development of a Shed/Garage
    34 SHEARING SHED RISE BOTANIC RIDGE 3977Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi Lot Subdivision, Creation of Restrictions and Variation to Residential Design Controls
    49 CRAIG ROAD BOTANIC RIDGE 3977Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • VICSMART - Development of a Swimming Pool within a Tree Protection Zone
    67 LONG STREET BOTANIC RIDGE 3977No permit required

  • July 2021

  • Development of a Swimming Pool Outside the Building Envelope
    5 CALDENIA COURT BOTANIC RIDGE 3977Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • VICSMART - Development of a Swimming Pool outside the Building Envelope
    17 SEAVIEW DRIVE BOTANIC RIDGE 3977Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • VICSMART - Development of Alterations and Additions to an existing Dwelling (Retrospective Decking)
    106 SETTLERS RUN BOTANIC RIDGE 3977Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • VICSMART - Development of an in-ground Swimming Pool Partially Outside the Building Envelope
    13 Seaview DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Swimming Pool in an Environmental Significance Overlay and outside the nominated Building Envelope
    7 Ridgeline DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Development of a Supermarket, Shops, Food and Drink Premises, Medical Centre and Pharmacy; Use and Development of a Restricted Recreation Facility (Gymnasium); Use of Land to Sell Packaged Liquor (Bottle Shop) and Advertising Signage
    13S Freycinet DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Swimming Pool
    8 Cordia AvenueWithdrawn
  • VICSMART - Development of Swimming Pool
    7 Ridgeline DriveWithdrawn

  • February 2021

  • Development of a Shed
    3 Duruga CourtWithdrawn
2020· 15 proposals

  • December 2020

  • VICSMART - Development of Extensions to an Outbuilding outside the Building Envelope
    57 Station Creek WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Staged Development of a Supermarket, Shops, Food and Drink Premises, Medical Centre and Pharmacy; Use and Development of a Restricted Recreation Facility (Gymnasium); Use of Land to Sell Packaged Liquor (Bottle Shop) and Advertising Signage
    13 Freycinet DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Section 23 (Creation of Easement) - Botanic Ridge Estate Stage CE2
    118-120I SETTLERS RUN BOTANIC RIDGE 3977No permit required

  • August 2020

  • Development of a Shed
    142 Settlers RunPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an Outbuilding and Garage Extension to an Existing Dwelling
    4 Tingara DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an Inground Swimming Pool
    133 Settlers RunPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • VICSMART - Development of a Garage
    163 Settlers RunRefusal issued by a delegate
  • VICSMART - Development of an Outbuilding and Alterations and Additions to an existing Outbuilding
    57 Station Creek WayWithdrawn

  • June 2020

  • Two Lot Subdivision
    31 Bankside DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an Outbuilding
    22 Carissa DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Development of an Open Sports Ground
    83A Browns RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • VICSMART - Development of Alterations and Additions to an existing Dwelling (Carport)
    5 Cassinia ClosePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of Alterations and Additions to an existing Dwelling (Verandah) and Development of a Shed in an Environmental Significance Overlay, Development outside the nominated Building Envelope
    37 Sandstone DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • VICSMART - Removal of Vegetation
    5 Green Mist CrescentLapsed

  • February 2020

  • Development of a Supermarket, Shops, Food and Drink Premises, Two Medical Centres and Pharmacy; Use and Development of a Restricted Recreation Facility (Gymnasium); Use of Land to Sell Packaged Liquor (Bottle Shop) and Advertising Signage
    13S Freycinet DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Holt
Member of Parliament
Cassandra FERNANDO (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
112,953
Turnout (2025)
91.3%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+6.9 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 36.0%Labor 64.0%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 5.0 km away).

Coalition 35.9%Labor 64.2%

0.1 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +8.5 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Cranbourne South WestLabor 66.2% · Coalition 33.8% TPP (2025)2.8 km away
  • Botanic RidgeLabor 56.5% · Coalition 43.5% TPP (2025)3.2 km away
  • Cranbourne HeightsLabor 65.2% · Coalition 34.8% TPP (2025)3.2 km away
  • Cranbourne WestLabor 69.3% · Coalition 30.7% TPP (2025)4.0 km away
  • Casey FieldsLabor 71.7% · Coalition 28.3% TPP (2025)4.2 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
10/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

More in Casey Council

Other suburbs in the same local government area.

Comparable suburbs

Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of Victoria.