BANKSIA
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About BANKSIA
Banksia is located in Eastern Sydney, approximately 15.8km from CBD, about 34 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 3,277 with a density of 3425 people/km².
Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $1,855,000, on par with Sydney average; unit median $709,000, below Sydney average.
Education: No high schools in this suburb.
Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 5157 per 100,000, 0.78x the NSW average, a very safe area.
Demographics: English comprises 15.62%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (14.50%) and Macedonian (11.54%), Chinese comprises 10.80%, notable Chinese community.
Transport: Has a train station.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Banksia has a house median of $1,855,000 and unit median of $709,000. Property prices are close to Sydney median levels.
According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Banksia has a crime rate of 5157 per 100,000, which is 0.78x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.
Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Independent schools: St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College, 2024 HSC results: 35 Distinguished Achievers, AU Guide Score 62.8 (neighbouring suburb).
According to ABS 2021 Census, Banksia has a population of 3,277, with Chinese comprising 10.80%. Moderate Chinese population with established community presence. Main ethnic groups: English (15.62%), Aust (14.50%), Macedonian (11.54%), Chinese (10.80%), Lebanese (7.26%).
Banksia is approximately 15.8km from Sydney CBD, about 22 minutes by car or 34 minutes by public transport. This suburb has a train station on the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line line(s). Middle ring suburb, reasonably convenient commute.