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Bankstown

NSW 2200 • Greater Sydney

34,933
Population (2021)
$28,184
Median Income
6.39 km²
Area
$400/wk
Median Rent
MulticulturalTransport HubFamily-FriendlyAffordable

About Bankstown

Bankstown is a major suburban centre in Sydney's south-west, a diverse community of nearly 35,000 that serves as the administrative heart of the Canterbury-Bankstown region. Its central position and excellent T3 Bankstown Line connectivity make it one of the most accessible suburbs in outer Sydney. The ongoing Metro Southwest project promises even better connections in coming years.

Bankstown Plaza and Centro Bankstown anchor a comprehensive shopping precinct, while the surrounding streets teem with Middle Eastern bakeries, Vietnamese restaurants, and multicultural enterprises. The RSL Club is a community institution, and sporting facilities are excellent. Bankstown attracts working families from diverse backgrounds who appreciate its affordability, convenience, and authentic community character. It's unpretentious suburban Australia at its most diverse.

Bankstown falls under postcode 2200 and is governed by Canterbury-Bankstown Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bankstown electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2200
Urban Area
Bankstown - North-East
LGA / Council
Canterbury-Bankstown
Federal Electorate
Watson
State Electorate
Bankstown
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.92°, 151.03°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
6.39 km²
Elevation
21m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    North Terrace Bankstown 2200 NSW
  • Woolworths
    Centro Shopping Centre, Lady Cutler Avenue Bankstown 2200 NSW
  • ALDI
    440 - 450 Chapel Road, Bankstown NSW 2200

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 2 heritage-listed places in or near Bankstown, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Bankstown Reservoir (Elevated)
Beresford Avenue, Bankstown • SHR #01316
Pressure Tunnel Shaft No.1 & associated infrastructure
Rookwood Road Bankstown • SHR #01334

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Bankstown by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Bankstown Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Bankstown" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$400
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,800
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
34 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
7.5%

645 state housing + 181 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
32,113
Census 2021
34,933
▲ 8.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$23,556
Income 2021
$28,184
▲ 19.6% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 12,598
Born Overseas 19,758

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Vietnam 5,446
  • 2. Lebanon 2,086
  • 3. China 1,663
  • 4. Pakistan 1,114
  • 5. Bangladesh 1,092
  • 6. India 649
  • 7. Philippines 475
  • 8. Egypt 419
  • 9. North Macedonia 403
  • 10. Indonesia 393

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Vietnamese 6,521
Lebanese 4,140
Chinese 3,784
Australian 3,016
English 2,153
Indian 1,044
Greek 917
Macedonian 706
Filipino 609
Italian 560

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,979
Both parents born in Australia
27,833
Both parents born overseas
2,240
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Islam
31.1%
Christianity
30.5%
No Religion
15.7%
Buddhism
11.0%
Hinduism
1.7%
Sikhism
0.2%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
2,763 (7.9%)
5-14 years
4,332 (12.4%)
15-19 years
1,899 (5.4%)
20-24 years
2,593 (7.4%)
25-34 years
6,414 (18.4%)
35-44 years
4,926 (14.1%)
45-54 years
3,925 (11.2%)
55-64 years
3,757 (10.8%)
65-74 years
2,424 (6.9%)
75-84 years
1,259 (3.6%)
85+ years
627 (1.8%)

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