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Panania

NSW 2213 · Canterbury-Bankstown

13,507 (2021) → 14,005 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area (est. 399,994 residents)

79
Overall score

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

13,507
Population
$1.64M
Median house (2025)
70
Safety score
95
Transport score

Panania is a stable suburb in Canterbury-Bankstown, NSW 2213, about 21km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.64M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 95/100, and is about 13km inland. Panania has an overall score of 79/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.

21.3 km
To Sydney CBD
13.4 km
To coast
$900/wk
Median rent (house)
110 m
To nearest station

Demographics

13,507
Population
38
Median age
2.9
Avg household

Age distribution

Canterbury-Bankstown LGA population (est. 2025)399,994
Median household income (weekly)$2,036
vs NSW median+10.1%
Bachelor degree or higher42.4%
Born in Australia65.6%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse3,190 / 183 / 1,089

Top countries of birth: China (3.75%), Vietnam (3.73%), Lebanon (2.75%), India (1.44%), England (1.44%)

Top languages: Arabic (7.97%), Vietnamese (4.77%), Greek (3.89%), Mandarin (3.73%), Cantonese (3.47%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.64M+10.9%
Median house (2025)
$1.13M
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$900 / $800 wk
Rental yield (house)2.9%
Days on market (house)34 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

70
Residential

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

25
Break & enter dwelling185/100k
17
Steal from dwelling126/100k
14
Motor vehicle theft104/100k
58
Domestic assault429/100k
3
Robbery22/100k
22
Non-domestic assault163/100k

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: 470 (all categories, latest year)3,480 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

74

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

213
Within 10km4 in suburb
3
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1013 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Christopher's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1087
  • Panania Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1057
  • Panania North Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1033
  • Tower Street Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 994

Nearby (within 10km)

  • East Hills Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.5kmICSEA 1011
  • East Hills Girls Technology High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.6kmICSEA 1021
  • East Hills Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 980
  • Mount St Joseph MilperraSecondary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1056
  • Picnic Point High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1018
  • Revesby South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1042
  • De La Salle College, Revesby HeightsSecondary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1059
  • Milperra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1015
  • Revesby Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 998
  • Picnic Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1101
  • Broderick Gillawarna SchoolCombined · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 998
  • St Luke's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1080

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

95
1Train
69Bus
CBD commute (est.)51 min (train)
Peak train frequency76/hr
Nearest train stationPanania (110 m)

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.

42 in suburbSupermarkets
135 in suburbCafes/Rest.
5023 in suburbParks
2812 in suburbPlaygrounds
627 in suburbPools
50 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
43 in suburbGPs
63 in suburbPharmacies
41 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
15240 in suburbSports fields
11 in suburbVets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalBankstown-Lidcombe Hospital (3.2 km)
Nearest vet170 m
Nearest airportSydney (16.6 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

50

Decent access

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

5
Gyms
3
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
152
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

41

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

50
Parks
1
Nature reserves
18
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
3
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

14

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
2
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
2
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

12

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
4
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.15

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

57

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

8
Long Day Care
5
OSHC
Total services12
Exceeding NQS or above3 of 11 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.89

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.91%
Projected population 204114,827
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Canterbury-Bankstown

East Hills$1.55M95transportRevesby$1.58M96transportMilperra$1.58M61transportPicnic Point$1.82M59transportRevesby Heights$1.60M79transportBankstown AerodromeData not available48transport

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Frequently asked questions about Panania

Is Panania safe?

Panania has a residential safety score of 70/100, 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 3,480 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Panania?

In Panania, the median house price is $1.64M and the median unit price is $1.13M. Median weekly house rent is $900.

How far is Panania from Sydney CBD?

Panania is about 21.3 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 51 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Panania?

Panania has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1043 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Panania?

Panania has a transport score of 95/100, including 1 train station and 69 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.