Bankstown
NSW 2200 · Canterbury-Bankstown
34,933 (2021) → 36,281 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area (est. 399,994 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Bankstown is a high growth suburb in Canterbury-Bankstown, NSW 2200, about 17km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.47M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 13 schools, a transport score of 96/100, and is about 12km inland. Bankstown has an overall score of 87/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 55/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: Vietnam (15.59%), Lebanon (5.97%), China (4.76%), Pakistan (3.19%), Bangladesh (3.13%)
Top languages: Vietnamese (20.29%), Arabic (19.29%), Urdu (5.1%), Mandarin (4.73%), Bengali (3.73%)
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
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1028 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Felix Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1039
- St Euphemia CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1036
- St Brendan's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1028
- La Salle Catholic CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1013
- Bankstown South Infants SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1002
- Bankstown West Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 997
- Bankstown North Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 985
- Bankstown Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 984
- Bankstown Girls High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 959
- Wattawa Heights Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 944
- Bankstown Senior CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 858
- Bankstown Hospital SchoolCombined · Government
- Al Amanah College, Bankstown campusPrimary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Condell Park Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.3kmICSEA 1076
- Yagoona Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 983
- Mount Lewis Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1038
- Condell Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 975
- Caroline Chisholm SchoolCombined · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 987
- Al Noori Muslim School - Senior CampusSecondary · Independent · 1.9km
- Al Sadiq College Yagoona CampusPrimary · Independent · 2km
- Punchbowl Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 918
- Al Noori Muslim SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1089
- Banksia Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 976
- Sir Joseph Banks High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 951
- St Jerome's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1004
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
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Bankstown
Is Bankstown safe?
Bankstown has a residential safety score of 55/100, 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 13,815 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Bankstown?
In Bankstown, the median house price is $1.47M and the median unit price is $593K. Median weekly house rent is $750.
How far is Bankstown from Sydney CBD?
Bankstown is about 17.0 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 42 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Bankstown?
Bankstown has 13 schools, with an average ICSEA of 986 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Bankstown?
Bankstown has a transport score of 96/100, including 1 train station and 151 bus stops.