Banksia at a glance
Walk score
60
Somewhat walkable
Population
3,277
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Banksia.
The postcode for Banksia is 2216 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Banksia (2216) sits in the Bayside region of NSW.
Banksia has roughly 3,277 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Banksia scores 60/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 4 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Banksia's population at 3,277, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,277
Median age
41
Family households
77%
Lone person
17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$460/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$500/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
3,277
Median age: 41
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Safety
Crime and safety.
198
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
60
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Banksia.
Local schools for Banksia
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Government School Catchment
Rockdale Public School
Arncliffe Public School
Kyeemagh Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Banksia.
- What is the Banksia postcode?
- Banksia is in the 2216 postcode, in NSW, in the Bayside Council region.
- Where is Banksia?
- Banksia is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2216. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Bayside Council region.
- What is the average rent in Banksia?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $460, for units it's $500.
- What schools are in Banksia?
- There are 20 schools serving Banksia on this page, including St Dominic Savio School, Rockdale Public School, Arncliffe Public School.
- How walkable is Banksia?
- Banksia has a Walk Score of 60 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Banksia?
- Banksia is close to Kyeemagh, Arncliffe, Rockdale Dc, Rockdale, Brighton Le Sands.
- What is the population of Banksia?
- The population of Banksia is approximately 3,277 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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