Summary: Highly centrally located relative to the rest of Sydney and very well-equipped in terms of amenities, Bankstown is also one of the highest-crime suburbs in Sydney that puts a dampening layer over what would be its otherwise positive conveniences. It’s well-connected and offers a reasonable price for its diverse range of property, while international dining is another positive – particularly for those who enjoy Vietnamese food.

Price is its biggest asset, as well as access to jobs and other varied suburbs right nearby, however there’s still a layer of tension here – particularly at its train station and immediate surrounds – that’s far from the most comfortable environment in the world to deal with on a daily basis.

Suburb Ratings:
3
Traffic
7
Public Transport
6
Affordability (Rental)
5
Affordability (Buying)
4
Nature
4
Noise
6
Things to See/Do
5
Family-Friendliness
5
Pet Friendliness
3
Safety
Overall 4.8 / 10

Key stats

Region: Western Suburbs

Population: 34,000

Postcode: 2200

Ethnic Breakdown: Vietnamese 16.3%, Lebanese 12.7%, Chinese 9.5%, Australian 6.8%, English 5.6%

Time to CBD (Public Transport): 30 minutes

Time to CBD (Driving): 35 minutes

Nearest Train Station: Bankstown

Highlights/attractions: Westfield Bankstown, Bankstown RSL

Ideal for: Young professionals, families

Full Bankstown suburb review coming soon…