Thinking about buying your first home in Picnic Point (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 Picnic Point 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 Picnic Point a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Picnic Point (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
Picnic Point suits established families on strong incomes who want a quiet, owner-occupier neighbourhood with genuine space. At $1,575,000 for a house, you need real borrowing capacity, and the median household income of $2,459 a week suggests locals have it. The 84% owner-occupier rate and 75% separate houses signal a settled, low-turnover community. School quality is solid, with a mean ICSEA of 1029 across eight public schools, and 27 of 31 nearby childcare services meet or exceed the National Quality Standard.
Who would not love it
First home buyers are priced out entirely. The median house sits at $1,575,000 and FHBAS eligibility does not apply at that level. Walkability is below average at the 48th percentile, and there are no gyms within 1.6 kilometres, so car dependence is real. Most seriously, 30% of the postcode sits on bushfire-prone land. That is not a minor footnote. If you are buying here, fire risk is a material part of the decision, not a footnote to be glossed over at exchange.
What to verify before you bid
- Confirm the specific bushfire attack level (BAL) rating for any property you are considering. With 30% of the postcode designated bushfire-prone, individual lots vary significantly and insurance costs can follow. - The unit sample is thin at only nine sales. The $1,050,000 median for units carries low statistical confidence, so request comparable sales data directly from the agent before using it as a benchmark. - Check council flood and stormwater overlays via Canterbury-Bankstown's online mapping tool, particularly for properties near the Georges River foreshore.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Picnic Point?
BOCSAR · PICNIC POINT 2213
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K1,96512 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−75%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Canterbury-Bankstown
Within LGA: Canterbury-Bankstown
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
ASSAULT38%28 reports
THEFT35%26 reports
INTIMIDATION, STALKING AND HARASSMENT27%20 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED68%
NON-DOMESTIC32%
Across 28 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 Picnic Point
31
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
14:20 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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1.6 km away
Milperra2214
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2.9 km away
Holsworthy2173
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4.0 km away
Riverwood2210
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4.9 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.
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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Compare Picnic Point with another suburb
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.
Picnic Point is the primary suburb with postcode 2213 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Picnic Point is the main locality.
Which local government area is Picnic Point in?
Picnic Point (2213) is located in the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Picnic Point?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Picnic Point (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 Picnic Point flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Picnic Point. 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 Picnic Point?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Picnic Point (2213), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Picnic Point (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 Picnic Point (2213). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Picnic Point changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Picnic Point (2213) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
