Is Bankstown or Bass Hill more expensive?

Bankstown has the higher median house price ($1.45M) compared with $1.29M in Bass Hill.

Which is better for renters — Bankstown or Bass Hill?

Median weekly rent is $620/wk in Bankstown and $800/wk in Bass Hill, making Bankstown the more affordable rental market.

Is Bankstown or Bass Hill at higher flood risk?

Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.

How many schools are in Bankstown vs Bass Hill?

Bankstown has 10 schools in the postcode, and Bass Hill has 3. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Bankstown vs Bass Hill: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Bankstown commands a $162K premium on median property price over Bass Hill; Bankstown is $180/wk cheaper per week to rent; Bankstown has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.

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

Canterbury-Bankstown

Bankstown

2200

Canterbury-Bankstown

Bass Hill

2197

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Bankstown (2200) and Bass Hill (2197) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Bankstown	Bass Hill
SAFETYSafety Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	C-(0)	C+▲(0)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	1.1%▲	17.9%
FAMILYFamily Bass Hill leads on 2 of 3
Sub-grade	C-(-1)	C-▲(0)
SEIFA advantage decile	2/10	3/10▲
Schools in postcode	10▲	3
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	B-▲(0)	C+(0)
Median house price	$1.45M	$1.29M
Median unit price	$549K	$850K
Median weekly rent	$620/wk	$800/wk
Annual price growth	+9.1%	+12.6%▲
LIFESTYLELifestyle Bass Hill leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C(0)	C▲(0)
Walkability percentile	19	28▲

Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.

Which suits you?

Choose Bankstown if...

You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
School options within walking distance matter

Tied on Safety, Finance.

Choose Bass Hill if...

Bass Hill leads on Family, Lifestyle
You want a lower entry price for a house
Socio-economic advantage score matters to you

Tied on Safety, Finance.

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Common questions

Is Bankstown or Bass Hill more expensive?: Bankstown has the higher median house price ($1.45M) compared with $1.29M in Bass Hill.
Which is better for renters — Bankstown or Bass Hill?: Median weekly rent is $620/wk in Bankstown and $800/wk in Bass Hill, making Bankstown the more affordable rental market.
Is Bankstown or Bass Hill at higher flood risk?: Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
How many schools are in Bankstown vs Bass Hill?: Bankstown has 10 schools in the postcode, and Bass Hill has 3. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

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