Bankstown at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
34.9k
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Bankstown.
The postcode for Bankstown is 2200 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Bankstown (2200) sits in the Canterbury-Bankstown region of NSW.
Bankstown has roughly 34,933 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Bankstown scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
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, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bankstown's population at 34,933, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (46% own, 50% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
34,933
Median age
34
Family households
74%
Lone person
22%
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)
$410/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
46%
Renter occupied
50%
At a deeper level
34,933
Median age: 34
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Safety
Crime and safety.
4,826
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.
100
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bankstown.
Local schools for Bankstown
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Government School Catchment
Bankstown Public School
Bankstown Girls High School
Yagoona 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 Bankstown.
- What is the Bankstown postcode?
- Bankstown is in the 2200 postcode, in NSW, in the Canterbury-Bankstown City Council region.
- Where is Bankstown?
- Bankstown is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2200. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Canterbury-Bankstown City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bankstown?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $410, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Bankstown?
- There are 20 schools serving Bankstown on this page, including Bankstown Public School, St Euphemia College, Bankstown Girls High School.
- How walkable is Bankstown?
- Bankstown has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Bankstown?
- Bankstown is close to Bankstown Square, Bankstown Aerodrome, Mount Lewis, Mount Lewis, Bankstown North.
- What is the population of Bankstown?
- The population of Bankstown is approximately 34,933 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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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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