Bass Hill at a glance
Median house
$1,400,000
+8.8% over 12 months
Median unit
$377,280
Weekly rent
$1,000
Houses
Gross yield
3.7%
Houses, on the median
Population
10.2k
Median age 34
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Prices: Median of 109 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2197), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,400,000 on a typical sale, above the NSW median (109 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $377,280, roughly 73% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+8.8%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $280,000. Prices sit above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +8.8%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
House prices in Bass Hill.
Median house price
$1,400,000
+8.8% over the past year. Median unit price $377,280.
Median of 109 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$1000/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
–
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
33%
At a deeper level
$1,400,000
+8.8% annual growth
$377,280
10,230
Median age: 34
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
5-year trajectory
at +8.8%/yr
2021
$918K
5-year change
+52%
2026
$1.4M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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The brief
What to know about Bass Hill.
Bass Hill's median house price is $1,400,000 (median of 109 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025).
Postcode 2197 (NSW), Canterbury-Bankstown City Council, part of Greater Sydney.
Bass Hill (2197) sits in the Canterbury-Bankstown region of NSW. The median house here is $1,400,000, above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +8.8% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Bass Hill has roughly 10,230 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Bass Hill scores 10/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
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 8 government primary, 4 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bass Hill's population at 10,230, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (63% own, 33% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
10,230
Median age
34
Family households
81%
Lone person
18%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.71% (median rent $1000/wk against a $1,400,000 price tag). With 33% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +8.8% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20263.71%
Based on $1,400,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Based on $377,280 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026+8.8%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202663%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
492
total offences in 2026
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 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
10
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bass Hill.
Local schools for Bass Hill
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
George Bass School
Bass High School
Bass Hill Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Bass Hill.
- What is the median house price in Bass Hill?
- The median house price in Bass Hill, NSW 2197 is $1,400,000 (median of 109 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $377,280. Annual growth is +8.8%.
- How much is my house worth in Bass Hill?
- A useful starting point is the Bass Hill median house price of $1,400,000 (units $377,280). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Bass Hill a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Bass Hill is 3.7%: the median weekly house rent is $1,000 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2197), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,400,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 8.8% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Bass Hill is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Bass Hill postcode?
- Bass Hill is in the 2197 postcode, in NSW, in the Canterbury-Bankstown City Council region.
- Where is Bass Hill?
- Bass Hill is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2197. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Canterbury-Bankstown City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bass Hill?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $1000.
- What schools are in Bass Hill?
- There are 20 schools serving Bass Hill on this page, including George Bass School, Bass High School, Bass Hill Public School.
- How walkable is Bass Hill?
- Bass Hill has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Bass Hill?
- Bass Hill is close to Georges Hall, Sefton, Yagoona West, Lansdowne, Yagoona.
- What is the population of Bass Hill?
- The population of Bass Hill is approximately 10,230 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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