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 $1.59M 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
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2200 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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 Q1 2026
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 March 2026
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 Euphemia CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1038
- St Felix Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1035
- St Brendan's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1029
- La Salle Catholic CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1011
- Bankstown South Infants SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 999
- Bankstown West Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 992
- Bankstown North Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 986
- Bankstown Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 965
- Bankstown Girls High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 964
- Wattawa Heights Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 939
- Bankstown Senior CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 847
- Bankstown Hospital SchoolCombined · Government
- Al Amanah College, Bankstown campusCombined · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Condell Park Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.3kmICSEA 1081
- Yagoona Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 986
- Mount Lewis Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1047
- Condell Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 968
- Caroline Chisholm SchoolCombined · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1004
- Al Noori Muslim School - Senior CampusSecondary · Independent · 1.9km
- Al Sadiq College Yagoona CampusPrimary · Independent · 2km
- Punchbowl Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 923
- Al Noori Muslim SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1086
- Banksia Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 980
- Sir Joseph Banks High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 949
- St Jerome's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1004
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
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 7,701 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Bankstown?
In Bankstown, the median house price is $1.59M and the median unit price is $605K. 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 982 (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.