Bankstown vs Yagoona
The verdict
Yagoona is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.48M versus $1.59M in Bankstown. Bankstown rates higher for education (64 vs 57). Bankstown is closer to the coast (12.4 km vs 14.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Yagoona rates higher (63 vs 55/100 in Bankstown).
Scores
| Bankstown | Yagoona | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 84 |
| Transport | 96 | 96 |
| Education | 64 | 57 |
| Liveability | 98 | 96 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bankstown | Yagoona | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,933 | 19,651 |
| Median age | 34 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,331 | $1,438 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.0% | 36.5% |
| Born in Australia | 36.1% | 49.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3.2 |
Growth: Bankstown High Growth · Yagoona Moderate Growth
Property
| Bankstown | Yagoona | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.59M | $1.48M |
| Median unit price | $605K | $625K |
| House price YoY | 7.0% | 18.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $800 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.4% | 2.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 54 | 53 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bankstown | Yagoona | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 55 | 63 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 189 | 158 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 258 | 209 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 527 | 509 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,701 | 4,173 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bankstown | Yagoona | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 13 | 3 |
| Government | 8 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 982 | 1,014 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bankstown · Yagoona
Transport
| Bankstown | Yagoona | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 96 | 96 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 151 | 103 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 42 | 43 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 410 m | 410 m |
Liveability
| Bankstown | Yagoona | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 49 | 2 |
| Parks | 33 | 19 |
| Playgrounds | 20 | 12 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 6 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.4 km | 14.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 17.0 km | 17.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.7 km | 3.2 km |
Population & growth
| Bankstown | Yagoona | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 34,933 | 19,651 |
| Estimated 2025 | 36,281 | 20,660 |
| Projected 2041 | 57,907 | 21,738 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.95% | 1.26% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bankstown or Yagoona?
Yagoona has the higher residential safety score (Bankstown 55/100 vs Yagoona 63/100).
Which is more affordable, Bankstown or Yagoona?
Yagoona is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.48M versus $1.59M.
Which has better schools, Bankstown or Yagoona?
Yagoona has a higher average school ICSEA (Bankstown 982 vs Yagoona 1014; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bankstown or Yagoona?
Bankstown and Yagoona have similar transport scores.
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