Thinking about buying your first home in Panania (2213)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Panania 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 Panania a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Panania (2213) 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
Panania suits established families who want a freestanding house, a stable neighbourhood, and decent schools without paying inner-west prices. The median house sits at $1,450,000, which is serious money, but the SEIFA decile of 8 out of 10 and a mean ICSEA of 1029 across eight local public schools signal a comfortable, education-focused community. At 68% owner-occupied and a median age of 38, the suburb skews toward settled households rather than transient renters.
Who would not love it
First home buyers are effectively locked out. The median house price is above the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme threshold, and the unit market is thin, with only 13 sales recorded and a median of $886,050. A walkability score of 49, no gyms within 1.6 kilometres, and a lifestyle grade of C mean this suburb does not reward car-free living. Buyers who want a walkable, amenity-rich daily life will find Panania underwhelming.
What to verify before you bid
- Bushfire-prone land covers 30% of the postcode. Before you bid on any specific property, check its individual bushfire attack level on the NSW Planning Portal and factor in insurance costs and building material requirements. - The unit sample is only 13 sales, so the $886,050 median is statistically fragile. If you are considering a unit, request comparable sales data directly from the agent rather than relying on the headline figure. - Confirm the specific school catchment for any address, as eight schools across the postcode means catchment boundaries vary considerably by street.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Panania?
BOCSAR · PANANIA 2213
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K3,48012 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−57%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Canterbury-Bankstown
Within LGA: Canterbury-Bankstown
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT46%129 reports
ASSAULT30%84 reports
AGAINST JUSTICE PROCEDURES24%66 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED73%
NON-DOMESTIC28%
Across 80 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 Panania
31
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
14:19 AEST
Liverpool station · 9.3 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 36 · Fair
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
7.8µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
13.6µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
2.5pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Liverpool 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 sit around the Sydney middle. A balance of rental stock and owner-occupier demand.
Median weekly rent · House · 2 bed
Small sample
$600per week
Sep 2025 · bond count suppressed
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Not enough quarterly data to show a trend for this selection.
Nearby suburbs · same combination
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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 · 2213
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2213. 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.
Panania is the primary suburb with postcode 2213 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Panania is the main locality.
Which local government area is Panania in?
Panania (2213) is located in the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Panania?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Panania (2213) 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 Panania flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Panania. 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 Panania?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Panania (2213), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Panania (2213) 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 Panania (2213). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Panania changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Panania (2213) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
