Thinking about buying your first home in Bass Hill (2197)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Bass Hill is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Bass Hill a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Bass Hill (2197) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Bass Hill suits established families or upsizers who already own in the Canterbury-Bankstown area and want a freestanding house, given that 72% of dwellings are separate houses. The median house price of $1,288,500 is a significant commitment against a median household income of $1,411 per week, so buyers typically need substantial equity or dual incomes. The median age of 34 and 63% owner-occupancy suggest a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood rather than a transient one.
Who would not love it
First home buyers are locked out at the median house price, and the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme does not apply here. Walkability sits at the 27th percentile in Sydney, with one cafe and zero gyms within 1.6 kilometres, so car dependence is real. The local public secondary school scores an ICSEA of 945, below the national average of 1000, which matters if schooling is a priority. Nearly 18% of the postcode sits on bushfire-prone land, and that is not a minor footnote.
What to verify before you bid
- Confirm whether the specific block you are buying sits within the 17.9% bushfire-prone area. Request the Bush Fire Attack Level assessment and check insurance costs before exchanging contracts. - The secondary school ICSEA of 945 warrants a visit and a conversation with the principal if you have school-age children. Check current enrolment zones directly with the school. - With only 20 unit sales in the data window, the $850,000 median unit figure carries low confidence. Commission an independent valuation if buying a unit.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Bass Hill?
BOCSAR · BASS HILL 2197
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K10,56712 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY+32%Above Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Canterbury-Bankstown
Within LGA: Canterbury-Bankstown
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
AGAINST JUSTICE PROCEDURES45%345 reports
THEFT40%303 reports
ASSAULT15%113 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED53%
NON-DOMESTIC47%
Across 110 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Bass Hill
22
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
13:51 AEST
Lidcombe station · 5.4 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 31 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
5.3µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
11.0µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.8pphm
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.
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
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
