Botanic Ridge
VIC 3977 • Greater Melbourne
About Botanic Ridge
Botanic Ridge is a modern residential suburb in Melbourne's south-east, 45 kilometres from the CBD within the City of Casey. Established in 2009, it has experienced rapid growth, with the population surging from 3,919 in 2016 to 6,739 by 2021. The suburb has a young median age of 32 and strong household incomes with a median weekly household income of $2,552.
Botanic Ridge is popular with young families attracted by modern housing estates, proximity to the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne, and local amenities including a Coles supermarket. The suburb features new parks, playgrounds, and walking paths. Nearby Cranbourne provides additional shopping, dining, and recreational options. The community is culturally diverse with a mix of Australian-born and overseas-born residents from the UK, India, New Zealand, and South Africa.
Botanic Ridge falls under postcode 3977 and is governed by Casey Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cranbourne (South-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 893 — Cranbourne Station via Botanic Ridge ~15min
- 895 — Cranbourne to Clyde North ~20min
Commute to Melbourne
🛣️ Cranbourne line extension may improve future connectivity. South Gippsland Highway and Western Port Highway provide road access.
New suburb with developing footpath network. Local shops are accessible on foot for some residents, but most trips require a car.
Supermarkets Nearby
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ColesShop 1/10 Hummingbird Drive Botanic Ridge 3977 VIC
Schools
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2 Bowyer Avenue
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Tucker Street
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131 Endeavour Drive
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Pearcedale Road (Cnr Browns Rd)
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1005 Cranbourne-Frankston Road
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Lot 2 New Holland Drive
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Rosebank Drive
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Bakewell Street
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Stawell Street
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Cnr Monahans Rd & Duff St
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Berwick-Cranbourne Road
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950 Sth Gippsland Highway
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New Holland Drive
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Lesdon Avenue
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3 Scott Street
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80 Strathlea Drive
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Worthing Road
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395 Ballarto Road
Housing 2021 Census
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 291
- 2. India 113
- 3. New Zealand 103
- 4. South Africa 57
- 5. Philippines 39
- 6. Scotland 37
- 7. Pakistan 30
- 8. Ireland 29
- 9. Sri Lanka 29
- 10. Zimbabwe 27
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)