brianj6

Botany is like an urban country town as some suggest however the demographic is changing as those wanting somewhere within 10km's of the city and 12 mins to the coast find it more affordable than other eastern suburbs areas of Sydney. Botany is certainly a mix of demographics.

The main shopping strip has a bunch of coffee shops, 2 pubs, an IGA, 2 chemists, 2 gyms and other assorted shops and the nearby the importance of a brewery and rumour of another coming.

Travel to the city on the 309 bus from the main shopping strip takes about 15 mins to Green Square station and another 10 mins on a train to St James. Alternatively stay on the bus and alight at Redfern or Central. It takes me about 35 mins to get to work in Pitt Street. A taxi from the city to Botany is about 15 mins outside rush hour.

Botany is near the airport so great for airport workers or those who travel a lot. Fortunately for Botany, it is situated to the north and parallel to the third runway so planes travel around Botany rather than over it. Planes can be heard some of the time but the Marrickville or Mascot pause during a telephone call or conversation is not required.

Botany has two large parks and few other smaller parks. Booralee Park has an aquatic centre with 3 swimming pools.

Historically Botany was industrial but this seems to be on the decrease with developments occuring on some of the old industrial sites. This will likely continue as rents become more expensive closer to the city and the freight movements start to take advantage of the infrastructure for freight depots in Moorebank and Enfield and use the new motorways and rail lines for freight movement.

Botany is a very easy place to live with friendly people and a great community spirit.