Picnic Point
NSW 2213 · Canterbury-Bankstown
6,413 (2021) → 6,650 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.
Picnic Point is a stable suburb in Canterbury-Bankstown, NSW 2213, about 22km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.81M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 59/100, and is about 12km inland. Picnic Point has an overall score of 67/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: China (2.65%), Lebanon (2.03%), England (1.9%), Vietnam (1.56%), India (1.03%)
Top languages: Arabic (5.85%), Greek (4.33%), Mandarin (2.93%), Cantonese (2.26%), Vietnamese (1.93%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
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 2025
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 1035 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Picnic Point Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1101
- Picnic Point High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1018
Nearby (within 10km)
- Panania Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1057
- De La Salle College, Revesby HeightsSecondary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1059
- Revesby South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1042
- Tower Street Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 994
- St Christopher's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1087
- Aspect Macarthur School, HolsworthyPrimary · Independent · 2km
- East Hills Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1011
- East Hills Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 980
- Padstow Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1043
- East Hills Girls Technology High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1021
- Alfords Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1066
- St Therese Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1080
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
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
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Picnic Point
Is Picnic Point safe?
Picnic Point has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 1,965 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Picnic Point?
In Picnic Point, the median house price is $1.81M and the median unit price is $1.14M. Median weekly house rent is $900.
How far is Picnic Point from Sydney CBD?
Picnic Point is about 21.6 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 77 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Picnic Point?
Picnic Point has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1060 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Picnic Point?
Picnic Point has a transport score of 59/100 and 29 bus stops.