Suburb comparison
Bankstown vs Earlwood — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Earlwood commands a $705K premium on median property price over Bankstown; 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
Earlwood
2206
Choose Bankstown if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
Choose Earlwood if...
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
- Earlwood leads on 5 of the 7 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Bankstown or Earlwood more expensive?
- Earlwood has the higher median house price ($2.15M) compared with $1.45M in Bankstown.
- Which is better for renters — Bankstown or Earlwood?
- Median weekly rent is $620/wk in Bankstown and $800/wk in Earlwood, making Bankstown the more affordable rental market.
- Is Bankstown or Earlwood 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 Earlwood?
- Bankstown has 10 schools in the postcode, and Earlwood has 3. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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