Bass Hill
NSW 2197 · Canterbury-Bankstown
10,230 (2021) → 10,542 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area (est. 399,994 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Bass Hill is a moderate growth suburb in Canterbury-Bankstown, NSW 2197, about 20km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.41M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 79/100, and is about 16km inland. Bass Hill has an overall score of 72/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 64/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2197 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Lebanon (8.94%), Vietnam (7.95%), Iraq (1.23%), Italy (1.12%), China (0.96%)
Top languages: Arabic (30.55%), Vietnamese (10.12%), Greek (2.06%), Cantonese (1.58%), Italian (1.51%)
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 1005 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- George Bass SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 979
- Bass Hill Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 929
- Bass High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 927
Nearby (within 10km)
- Villawood East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 898
- Georges Hall Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1017
- Chester Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 958
- Sefton Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1027
- Christ the King Catholic Primary School Bass HillPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1042
- St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1050
- Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1046
- Georges River GrammarCombined · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1095
- Birrong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 967
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1053
- HopePoint Christian SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1039
- Wattawa Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 939
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
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Bass Hill
Is Bass Hill safe?
Bass Hill has a residential safety score of 64/100, 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 7,204 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Bass Hill?
In Bass Hill, the median house price is $1.41M and the median unit price is $891K. Median weekly house rent is $825.
How far is Bass Hill from Sydney CBD?
Bass Hill is about 19.7 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 71 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Bass Hill?
Bass Hill has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 945 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Bass Hill?
Bass Hill has a transport score of 79/100 and 62 bus stops.