What suburb is postcode 2197?

Bass Hill is the primary suburb with postcode 2197 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Bass Hill is the main locality.

Which local government area is Bass Hill in?

Bass Hill (2197) is located in the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area in New South Wales.

What data does Stickybeak show for Bass Hill?

Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Bass Hill (2197) 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 Bass Hill flood prone?

Flood risk varies street by street in Bass Hill. 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 Bass Hill?

The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Bass Hill (2197), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.

Is Bass Hill (2197) 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 Bass Hill (2197). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.

How is Bass Hill changing?

The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Bass Hill (2197) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Bass Hill 2197 suburb insights

Thinking about buying in Bass Hill (2197)? This page consolidates 16 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, and Transport for NSW to help you build a complete picture of what ownership and life in the Canterbury-Bankstown suburb actually looks like. The analysis covers affordability signals — median sale prices, rental yield, and first home buyer eligibility — alongside lifestyle indicators including school catchments and walkability, risk factors such as flood and bushfire exposure, and suburb-change metrics covering the development pipeline and price trajectory. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation above, or scroll through the full analysis below.

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

All data has limits. See our data caveats.

Can I afford Bass Hill?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Bass Hill? Based on the suburb median of $1,288,500 (houses) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment

$6,360/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income

104.0%

Stretch

Loan assumptions

$1,030,800 loan

20% deposit ($257,700)

30-year P&I

At today's rate, repayments here would eat 104% of the typical local household's gross income. That is out of reach for most buyers.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income

Bass Hill104.0%

Sydney median income70.9%

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.

Nearby suburbs with lower medians

Still looking? These suburbs are closer to reach.

Villawood 2163$590,00048% RTI Bankstown 2200$549,00044% RTI Milperra 2214$1,083,50087% RTI

Based on median prices and a 20% deposit at 6.27% variable.

Can I afford Bass Hill?

Rental market in Bass Hill

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Bond count suppressed by DCJ (30 or fewer lodgements this quarter).

Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.

Median weekly rent · House · 3 bed

Small sample

$850per week

Sep 2025 · bond count suppressed

Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters

Nearby suburbs · same combination

Villawood2163

…

2.1 km away

Bankstown2200

…

2.8 km away

Birrong2143

…

3.4 km away

Milperra2214

…

4.6 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.

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

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Bass Hill

FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW

04:12 AEST

Lidcombe station · 5.4 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.

View dealbreakers as a standalone report →

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2197

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2197. Expected back by Q3 2026.

How might Bass Hill change?

Investor activity in Bass Hill

2197 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

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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.

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Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2197?: Bass Hill is the primary suburb with postcode 2197 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Bass Hill is the main locality.
Which local government area is Bass Hill in?: Bass Hill (2197) is located in the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Bass Hill?: Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Bass Hill (2197) 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 Bass Hill flood prone?: Flood risk varies street by street in Bass Hill. 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 Bass Hill?: The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Bass Hill (2197), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Bass Hill (2197) 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 Bass Hill (2197). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Bass Hill changing?: The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Bass Hill (2197) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Bass Hill in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Bass Hill 2197: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Canterbury-Bankstown suburb index to compare nearby options.