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Bankstown 2200 suburb insights

Located in the Canterbury-Bankstown council area, Bankstown (2200) is one of greater Sydney's residential suburbs covered by Stickybeak's property analysis tool. The 16 data cards on this page address four questions every buyer should ask: whether you can afford the suburb (median prices, rental yield, first home buyer schemes), what life would be like there (schools, childcare, walkability, commute to the CBD), whether there are any dealbreakers (flood risk, bushfire zones, air quality, traffic), and how Bankstown is likely to change over time (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics). Data is drawn from NSW Planning, Transport for NSW, the ABS, and other authoritative government sources. Use the sticky navigation bar at the top to move directly between sections.

Last refreshed May 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

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Affordability

Can I afford Bankstown?

Can I afford Bankstown?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Bankstown? Based on the suburb median of $549,000 (units) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment
$2,710/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
47.0%

Tight

Loan assumptions
$439,200 loan
20% deposit ($109,800)
30-year P&I

Repayments here would take 47% of the typical local household's gross income. Possible, but tight.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
Bankstown47.0%
Sydney median income30.2%
30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

Sources: RBA Table F6 (rate), ABS Census 2021 G02 (income), suburb median sale.
Can I afford Bankstown?

Rental market in Bankstown

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 154 new bond lodgements this quarter.

Rents here sit around the Sydney middle. A balance of rental stock and owner-occupier demand.

Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$595per week
Sep 2025 · 154 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Dec 22: $450 per week (191 bonds)Mar 23: $470 per week (168 bonds)Jun 23: $505 per week (168 bonds)Sep 23: $550 per week (161 bonds)Dec 23: $550 per week (163 bonds)Mar 24: $575 per week (173 bonds)Jun 24: $600 per week (210 bonds)Sep 24: $580 per week (181 bonds)Dec 24: $595 per week (183 bonds)Mar 25: $595 per week (184 bonds)Jun 25: $600 per week (167 bonds)Sep 25: $595 per week (154 bonds)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25

Nearby suburbs · same combination

Bass Hill2197
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Revesby2212
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3.6 km away
Birrong2143
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3.9 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.

Lifestyle

Bankstown Lifestyle

Source: ABS Census 2021, Postal Areas (CC BY 4.0).

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Bankstown

40
FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW
04:19 AEST
Lidcombe station · 5.3 km from centroid
12-month median: AQI 31 · Good

Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.

Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
8.2µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
19.8µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
1.1pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Lidcombe station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
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Change

How might Bankstown change?

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2200

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2200. Expected back by Q3 2026.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Bankstown change?

Investor activity in Bankstown

2200 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

What to do next

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1
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Compare Bankstown with another suburb

Also in Canterbury-Bankstown

Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Canterbury-Bankstown postcodes, or explore the full Canterbury-Bankstown suburb index.

Canterbury 2193Campsie 2194Earlwood 2206Lakemba 2195

Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2200?
Bankstown is the primary suburb with postcode 2200 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Bankstown is the main locality.
Which local government area is Bankstown in?
Bankstown (2200) is located in the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Bankstown?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Bankstown (2200) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Bankstown flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Bankstown. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Bankstown?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Bankstown (2200), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Bankstown (2200) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Bankstown (2200). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Bankstown changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Bankstown (2200) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Bankstown in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Bankstown 2200: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Canterbury-Bankstown suburb index to compare nearby options.