Bankstown vs Mount Lewis
The verdict
Mount Lewis is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.41M versus $1.47M in Bankstown. Bankstown rates higher for transport (96 vs 81). Mount Lewis is closer to the coast (11.1 km vs 12.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Mount Lewis rates higher (65 vs 55/100 in Bankstown).
Scores
| Bankstown | Mount Lewis | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 82 |
| Transport | 96 | 81 |
| Education | 64 | 62 |
| Liveability | 98 | 99 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bankstown | Mount Lewis | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,933 | 1,234 |
| Median age | 34 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,331 | $1,539 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.0% | 38.3% |
| Born in Australia | 36.1% | 54.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3.3 |
Growth: Bankstown High Growth · Mount Lewis Stable
Property
| Bankstown | Mount Lewis | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.47M | $1.41M |
| Median unit price | $593K | $825K |
| House price YoY | -13.7% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $850 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.7% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | 32 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bankstown | Mount Lewis | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 55 | 65 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 189 | 243 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 258 | 162 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 527 | 405 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 13,815 | 2,674 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bankstown | Mount Lewis | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 13 | 1 |
| Government | 8 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 986 | 1,038 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bankstown · Mount Lewis
Transport
| Bankstown | Mount Lewis | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 96 | 81 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 151 | 7 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 42 | 58 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 410 m | 1.2 km |
Liveability
| Bankstown | Mount Lewis | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 28.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 920 |
| Supermarkets | 9 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 49 | 0 |
| Parks | 33 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 20 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 6 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.4 km | 11.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 17.0 km | 15.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.7 km | 3.3 km |
Population & growth
| Bankstown | Mount Lewis | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 34,933 | 1,234 |
| Estimated 2025 | 36,281 | 1,266 |
| Projected 2041 | 57,907 | 1,336 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.95% | 0.64% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bankstown or Mount Lewis?
Mount Lewis has the higher residential safety score (Bankstown 55/100 vs Mount Lewis 65/100).
Which is more affordable, Bankstown or Mount Lewis?
Mount Lewis is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.41M versus $1.47M.
Which has better schools, Bankstown or Mount Lewis?
Mount Lewis has a higher average school ICSEA (Bankstown 986 vs Mount Lewis 1038; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bankstown or Mount Lewis?
Bankstown has the higher transport score (Bankstown 96/100 vs Mount Lewis 81/100).
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