NSW2200· Pop. 48,003Canterbury-Bankstown

BANKSTOWN

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

$670,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

4.8%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-27.9%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.9%

modelled estimate

AI insights for BANKSTOWN

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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BANKSTOWN shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from NSW VG · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$620/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+4.3%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-11.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.69%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+0.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

57 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.1%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020

$578k

2021

$653k

2022

$600k

2023

$565k

2024

$925k

2025

$929k

2026

$670k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

BANKSTOWN is a metropolitan NSW suburb with moderate capital growth momentum and moderate rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

Metro NSW suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
Rental yield 4.8% with stable tenant demand
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,392/wk

$94k taxable p.a.

Renters

45.0%

51.3% owner-occupier

Median age

34.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.9%

Population growth

+2.9% p.a.

Investor-owned

12.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

60%

26% apartments

Degree qualified

38.1%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

23.1%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

480 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

8.9%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

19.1 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

22 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

65.9%

Strong demand

Walkability

6 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

15.4 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

HFC

Fast — fibre to node + coaxial

Population density

2,659/km²

Dense urban

Schools in postcode 2200

🏫8 Primary🎓4 Secondary📚2 Combined⭐1 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (8)

St Felix Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1035

St Brendan's Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1029

Bankstown South Infants School

Government · Yrs P-2

ICSEA 999

Bankstown West Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 992

Bankstown North Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 986

Condell Park Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 968

Bankstown Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 965

Wattawa Heights Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 939

🎓Secondary (4)

La Salle Catholic College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1011

Bankstown Girls High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 964

Condell Park High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 936

Bankstown Senior College

Government · Yrs 9-12

ICSEA 847

📚Combined (2)

Condell Park Christian School

Independent · Yrs K-10

ICSEA 1081

St Euphemia College

Independent · Yrs K-12

ICSEA 1038

⭐Special (1)

Bankstown Hospital School

Government

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Safe

82/ 100

1.9 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Average

985ICSEA · national avg 1000

14 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good

43/ 100

🚆 3 train🚃 3 tram🚌 38 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

medium

Coastal exposure + state climate

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