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
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.
Commercial & services hub. This suburb is a major employment and services centre, drawing a significant daily influx of workers and visitors from surrounding areas. Crime figures are recorded by incident location and include offences involving commuters and visitors, not just residents, so the per-resident crime rates below may overstate the risk for people who live here.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year):
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
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
Totals include incidents involving commuters and visitors, 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
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 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
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: 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.