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Suburb comparison

Bankstown vs Bass Hill — which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Bankstown commands a $162K premium on median property price over Bass Hill; Bankstown is $180/wk cheaper per week to rent; Bankstown has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.

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

Canterbury-Bankstown

Bankstown

2200

Canterbury-Bankstown

Bass Hill

2197

MetricBankstownBass Hill
Median house price$1.45M$1.29M
Median unit price$549K$850K
Median weekly rent$620/wk$800/wk
Annual price growth+9.1%+12.6%
SEIFA advantage decile2/103/10
Flood zone coverage
Bushfire zone coverage1.1%17.9%
Schools in postcode103

Choose Bankstown if...

  • You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
  • School options within walking distance matter

Choose Bass Hill if...

  • You want a lower entry price for a house
  • Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
  • Bass Hill leads on 4 of the 7 head-to-head metrics

Common questions

Is Bankstown or Bass Hill more expensive?
Bankstown has the higher median house price ($1.45M) compared with $1.29M in Bass Hill.
Which is better for renters — Bankstown or Bass Hill?
Median weekly rent is $620/wk in Bankstown and $800/wk in Bass Hill, making Bankstown the more affordable rental market.
Is Bankstown or Bass Hill at higher flood risk?
Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
How many schools are in Bankstown vs Bass Hill?
Bankstown has 10 schools in the postcode, and Bass Hill has 3. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

Bankstown 2200Bass Hill 2197