BANKSTOWN

Sydney South
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House Median
This suburb $1,615,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $605,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 12,547
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 10.8%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 34,933
Density 5,498.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney South
State New South Wales

BANKSTOWN Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $1,615,000
House Sales Volume 57 sales
Unit Median $605,000
Unit Sales Volume 144 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House $610/wk
3 Bed House $750/wk
2 Bed Unit $595/wk
3 Bed Unit $700/wk
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

BANKSTOWN Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Exercise Caution
Crime rate: 12,547 per 100,000 Above NSW average (6,635)
1.89x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

BANKSTOWN 12,547/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

BANKSTOWN has a crime rate above the NSW average. It's recommended to be mindful of personal and property security, avoid walking alone late at night, and keep valuables secured.

BANKSTOWN Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

34,933
Total Population
5,498
people/km² density
10.8%
Chinese Population
Well above average

Major Ethnicities

1
Vietnam
6,521 people
18.7%
2
Lebanon
4,140 people
11.9%
3
China
3,784 people
10.8%
4
Australia
3,016 people
8.6%
5
England
2,153 people
6.2%

Transport

23.8 km
to Sydney CBD
32 min
drive to CBD
58 min
transit to CBD
Has Station
in this suburb

Local Schools (5)

Catholic (1)

La Salle Catholic College

Details
59.2 score Year 7-12 Co-ed

Independent (2)

St Euphemia College

Details
57.7 score K-12 Co-ed

Al Amanah College

Details
K-12 Co-ed

Public (2)

Bankstown Girls High School

Details
Year 7-12 Girls

Bankstown Senior College

Details
Year 9-12 Co-ed

BANKSTOWN Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 7 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.