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Victoria · Postcode 3977
Botanic Ridge postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 45 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Botanic Ridge at a glance vs VIC
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against VIC
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Botanic Ridge ranks: household income is in the top 10% of VIC suburbs; rents are among the top 10% in VIC; SEIFA decile 9 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Botanic Ridge vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Botanic Ridge | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,552 +VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $404 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,200 +VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 32 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% -VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Botanic Ridge is a locality 45 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3977. It falls within the Mornington Peninsula region. The local government area is Casey.
According to the 2021 Census, Botanic Ridge has a population of 6,739 with a median age of 32. The median weekly household income is $2,552, above the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 89 (1.3% of residents).
Housing in Botanic Ridge includes a median weekly rent of $404, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,200, with 2,084 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 87.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Botanic Ridge scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Botanic Ridge is served by Botanic Ridge Primary School.
Botanic Ridge is part of the Frankston statistical area in Victoria.
Botanic Ridge details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3977 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 6,739 |
| Median Age | 32 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,552/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,093/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $404 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,200 |
| Average Household Size | 3.2 persons |
| Area | 6.2 km² |
| Population Density | 1093/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,084 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 89 (1.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -38.144 |
| Longitude | 145.267 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 45 km |
| Region (SA4) | Mornington Peninsula |
| Area (SA3) | Frankston |
| Local Government | Casey |
| Federal Electorate | Holt |
| State Electorate | Narre Warren South (South-Eastern Metropolitan) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,894 (28.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 684 (10.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,379 (35.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,366 (20.3%) |
| 65+ years | 413 (6.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 635 (9.4%) |
| Arthritis | 304 (4.5%) |
| Diabetes | 196 (2.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 124 (1.8%) |
| Cancer | 109 (1.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 38 (0.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 12 (0.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 324 (15.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,185 (57.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 547 (26.5%) |
Schools in Botanic Ridge
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Botanic Ridge. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.