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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)

72
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

10,230
Population
$1.37M
Median house (2025)
64
Safety score
79
Transport score

Bass Hill is a moderate growth suburb in Canterbury-Bankstown, NSW 2197, about 20km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.37M 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.

19.7 km
To Sydney CBD
16.3 km
To coast
$800/wk
Median rent (house)
1.8 km
To nearest station

Demographics

10,230
Population
34
Median age
3.3
Avg household

Age distribution

Canterbury-Bankstown LGA population (est. 2025)399,994
Median household income (weekly)$1,411
vs NSW median-23.7%
Bachelor degree or higher28.8%
Born in Australia56.5%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,010 / 202 / 564

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

$1.37M+4.2%
Median house (2025)
$869K
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$800 / $600 wk
Rental yield (house)3.0%
Days on market (house)45 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

64
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

14
Break & enter dwelling137/100k
9
Steal from dwelling88/100k
23
Motor vehicle theft225/100k
58
Domestic assault567/100k
3
Robbery29/100k
52
Non-domestic assault508/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 1,081 (all categories, latest year)10,567 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

38

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

277
Within 10km3 in suburb
3
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1005 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • George Bass SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 974
  • Bass Hill Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 935
  • Bass High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 915

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Villawood East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 915
  • Georges Hall Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1022
  • Chester Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 961
  • Sefton Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1024
  • Christ the King Catholic Primary School Bass HillPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1033
  • St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1052
  • Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1050
  • Georges River GrammarCombined · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1092
  • Birrong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 971
  • Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1047
  • HopePoint Christian SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1044
  • Wattawa Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 944

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

79
62Bus
CBD commute (est.)71 min (bus)
Nearest train stationChester Hill (1.8 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

28.8°C
Summer max
17.8°C
Winter max
920mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

82 in suburbSupermarkets
141 in suburbCafes/Rest.
6316 in suburbParks
4010 in suburbPlaygrounds
31 in suburbPools
80 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
51 in suburbGPs
60 in suburbPharmacies
10 in suburbChildcare
10 in suburbLibraries
11112 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalBankstown-Lidcombe Hospital (4.4 km)
Nearest vet5.6 km
Nearest airportSydney (17.5 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

51

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

8
Gyms
7
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
111
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

60

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

63
Parks
5
Nature reserves
21
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
2
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

5

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
Landmarks

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

17

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
1
Clubs RSL/Leagues
2
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.20

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

67

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

7
Long Day Care
4
Preschool / Kinder
1
OSHC
2
Family Day Care
Total services12
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 11 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.17

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate0.75%
Projected population 204111,285
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Canterbury-Bankstown

Georges Hall$1.56M63transportSefton$1.40M96transportVillawood$991K96transportChester Hill$1.46M96transportLansdowne (Canterbury-Bankstown)Data not available58transportBankstown AerodromeData not available48transport

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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 10,567 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Bass Hill?

In Bass Hill, the median house price is $1.37M and the median unit price is $869K. Median weekly house rent is $800.

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 941 (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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.