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)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Panania is a stable suburb in Canterbury-Bankstown, NSW 2213, about 21km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.66M 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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2213 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1013 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Christopher's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1091
- Panania Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1057
- Panania North Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1026
- Tower Street Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 998
Nearby (within 10km)
- East Hills Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.5kmICSEA 1013
- East Hills Girls Technology High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.6kmICSEA 1031
- East Hills Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 986
- Mount St Joseph MilperraSecondary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1060
- Picnic Point High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1018
- Revesby South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1041
- De La Salle College, Revesby HeightsSecondary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1065
- Milperra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1027
- Revesby Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 999
- Picnic Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1101
- Broderick Gillawarna SchoolCombined · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1005
- St Luke's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1091
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
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
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 · Updated June 2024
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 · Updated July 2026
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
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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 2,954 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Panania?
In Panania, the median house price is $1.66M and the median unit price is $934K. Median weekly house rent is $800.
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.