BANKSTOWN
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La Salle Catholic College
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BANKSTOWN Neighbouring Suburbs
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About BANKSTOWN
Bankstown is located in Southern Sydney, approximately 23.8km from CBD, about 58 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 34,933 with a density of 5498 people/km².
Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $1,615,000, on par with Sydney average; unit median $605,000, below Sydney average.
Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, government school Bankstown Senior College has 9 Distinguished Achievers; Catholic school La Salle Catholic College has 50; independent school St Euphemia College has 23.
Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 12547 per 100,000, 1.89x the NSW average, crime rate slightly above average.
Demographics: Vietnamese comprises 18.67%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Lebanese (11.85%) and Chinese (10.83%), notable Chinese community.
Transport: Has a train station.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Bankstown has a house median of $1,615,000 and unit median of $605,000. Property prices are close to Sydney median levels.
According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Bankstown has a crime rate of 12547 per 100,000, which is 1.89x the NSW average (6635). Slightly above NSW average, recommend understanding specific conditions.
Government schools: Bankstown Senior College, 2024 HSC results: 9 Distinguished Achievers, 1 Top Achievers. Catholic schools: La Salle Catholic College, 2024 HSC results: 50 Distinguished Achievers, 1 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 59.2. Independent schools: St Euphemia College, 2024 HSC results: 23 Distinguished Achievers, 1 All Rounders, 2 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 57.7.
According to ABS 2021 Census, Bankstown has a population of 34,933, with Chinese comprising 10.80%. Moderate Chinese population with established community presence. Main ethnic groups: Vietnamese (18.67%), Lebanese (11.85%), Chinese (10.83%), Aust (8.63%), English (6.16%).
Bankstown is approximately 23.8km from Sydney CBD, about 32 minutes by car or 58 minutes by public transport. This suburb has a train station on the T6 Lidcombe & Bankstown Line line(s). Outer ring suburb, moderate commute time.