Banksia
NSW 2216 · Bayside
3,277 (2021) → 3,784 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Bayside local government area (est. 168,871 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Banksia is a high growth suburb in Bayside, NSW 2216, about 10km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.80M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 93/100, and is right by the coast. Banksia has an overall score of 89/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 93/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: North Macedonia (6.53%), China (3.45%), Lebanon (3.02%), Philippines (2.26%), England (2.01%)
Top languages: Macedon (10.13%), Arabic (6.99%), Cantonese (4.91%), Greek (4.52%), Mandarin (2.69%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1067 (above the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Dominic Savio SchoolPrimary · Independent · 0.6kmICSEA 1040
- Arncliffe Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 1032
- Rockdale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1056
- St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.8kmICSEA 1110
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1kmICSEA 1096
- Cairnsfoot SchoolCombined · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1037
- Athelstane Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 996
- St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College, Rockdale campusSecondary · Independent · 1.3km
- Kingdom Culture Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.3kmICSEA 1085
- St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School Brighton Le SandsPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1078
- Al Zahra CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1050
- Bexley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1000
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Banksia
Is Banksia safe?
Banksia has a residential safety score of 93/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 6,042 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Banksia?
In Banksia, the median house price is $1.80M and the median unit price is $699K. Median weekly house rent is $780.
How far is Banksia from Sydney CBD?
Banksia is about 9.9 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 28 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Banksia?
Banksia has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Banksia?
Banksia has a transport score of 93/100, including 1 train station and 5 bus stops.