Bass Hill at a glance
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
10.2k
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Bass Hill.
The postcode for Bass Hill is 2197 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Bass Hill (2197) sits in the Canterbury-Bankstown region of NSW.
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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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
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)
$700/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
33%
At a deeper level
10,230
Median age: 34
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-nsw
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1,081
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.
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
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Government School Catchment
George Bass School
Bass High School
Bass Hill 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 Bass Hill.
- 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 $700, for units it's $450.
- 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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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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