Banksmeadow
NSW 2019 · Bayside
508 (2021) → 642 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Bayside local government area (est. 168,871 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Banksmeadow is a moderate growth suburb in Bayside, NSW 2019, about 9km from Sydney CBD. With a median unit price of $618K, Banksmeadow is a predominantly apartment market. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 56/100, and is right by the coast. Banksmeadow has an overall score of 73/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
Housing tenure
- Owned
- Mortgage
- Rented
Commute to work
- Car
- Public transport
- Walk/cycle
- Work from home
Top countries of birth: China (11.81%), Ireland (5.31%), New Zealand (3.54%), England (2.76%), Philippines (2.36%)
Top languages: Mandarin (12.8%), Cantonese (3.15%), Spanish (2.17%), German (1.57%), Persian ED (1.57%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
This is a commercial / transport hub with few residents — recorded incidents include visitors and workers, so a per-resident rate and safety score would be misleading. Raw incident counts are shown below.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year):
Incident-trend chart suppressed for this suburb — its all-category totals don't reflect the small resident base. Raw residential counts are shown above.
Area crime context
This suburb is a major commercial or transport hub. Total crime figures include incidents involving visitors and workers, not just residents.
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
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1087 (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)
- Banksmeadow Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 1041
- Matraville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1040
- Pagewood Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1094
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School MatravillePrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1073
- St Bernard's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1104
- Corpus Christi College MaroubraSecondary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1040
- Botany Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1060
- South Sydney High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1033
- Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 962
- Chifley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 967
- St Spyridon CollegeSecondary · Independent · 2.8kmICSEA 1091
- Matraville Sports High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3kmICSEA 940
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
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Banksmeadow
What are property prices in Banksmeadow?
In Banksmeadow, the median unit price is $618K. Median weekly house rent is $1,380.
How far is Banksmeadow from Sydney CBD?
Banksmeadow is about 9.4 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 40 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Banksmeadow?
Banksmeadow has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Banksmeadow?
Banksmeadow has a transport score of 56/100 and 11 bus stops.