Suburb comparison
Bankstown vs Campsie: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Campsie commands a $323K premium on median property price over Bankstown; 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
Campsie
2194
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Bankstown | Campsie |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Campsie leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | C-(0) | C+▲(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 1.1% | 0.0%▲ |
FAMILYFamily Campsie leads on 2 of 3 | ||
| Sub-grade | C-(-1) | C▲(0) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 2/10 | 4/10▲ |
| Schools in postcode | 10▲ | 3 |
FINANCEFinance Campsie leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B-(0) | B-▲(0) |
| Median house price | $1.45M | $1.77M |
| Median unit price | $549K | $650K |
| Median weekly rent | $620/wk | $600/wk |
| Annual price growth | +9.1% | +11.8%▲ |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Campsie leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | C(0) | B-▲(0) |
| Walkability percentile | 19 | 72▲ |
Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.
Which suits you?
Choose Bankstown if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- School options within walking distance matter
Choose Campsie if...
- Campsie leads on Safety, Family, Finance, Lifestyle
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
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Common questions
- Is Bankstown or Campsie more expensive?
- Campsie has the higher median house price ($1.77M) compared with $1.45M in Bankstown.
- Which is better for renters — Bankstown or Campsie?
- Median weekly rent is $620/wk in Bankstown and $600/wk in Campsie, making Campsie the more affordable rental market.
- Is Bankstown or Campsie 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 Campsie?
- Bankstown has 10 schools in the postcode, and Campsie has 3. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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