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Suburb comparison

Botany vs Sans Souci — which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Sans Souci commands a $165K premium on median property price over Botany; Botany has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

Bayside

Botany

2019

Bayside

Sans Souci

2219

MetricBotanySans Souci
Median house price$2.04M$2.20M
Median unit price$883K$875K
Median weekly rent$830/wk$795/wk
Annual price growth+4.4%+0.0%
SEIFA advantage decile10/109/10
Flood zone coverage
Bushfire zone coverage0.0%0.0%
Schools in postcode41

Choose Botany if...

  • You want a lower entry price for a house
  • Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
  • School options within walking distance matter
  • Botany leads on 5 of the 6 head-to-head metrics

Choose Sans Souci if...

  • You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings

Common questions

Is Botany or Sans Souci more expensive?
Sans Souci has the higher median house price ($2.20M) compared with $2.04M in Botany.
Which is better for renters — Botany or Sans Souci?
Median weekly rent is $830/wk in Botany and $795/wk in Sans Souci, making Sans Souci the more affordable rental market.
Is Botany or Sans Souci at higher flood risk?
Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
How many schools are in Botany vs Sans Souci?
Botany has 4 schools in the postcode, and Sans Souci has 1. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

Botany 2019Sans Souci 2219