Suburb comparison
Bankstown vs Earlwood: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Earlwood commands a $705K premium on median property price over Bankstown; 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
Earlwood
2206
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Bankstown | Earlwood |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | C-(0) | B▲(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 1.1%▲ | 16.5% |
FAMILYFamily Earlwood leads on 2 of 3 | ||
| Sub-grade | C-(-1) | B▲(0) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 2/10 | 9/10▲ |
| Schools in postcode | 10▲ | 3 |
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | B-▲(0) | C+(0) |
| Median house price | $1.45M | $2.15M |
| Median unit price | $549K | $920K |
| Median weekly rent | $620/wk | $800/wk |
| Annual price growth | +9.1% | +13.8%▲ |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Earlwood leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | C(0) | C▲(0) |
| Walkability percentile | 19 | 31▲ |
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
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
Tied on Safety, Finance.
Choose Earlwood if...
- Earlwood leads on Family, Lifestyle
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
Tied on Safety, Finance.
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Common questions
- Is Bankstown or Earlwood more expensive?
- Earlwood has the higher median house price ($2.15M) compared with $1.45M in Bankstown.
- Which is better for renters — Bankstown or Earlwood?
- Median weekly rent is $620/wk in Bankstown and $800/wk in Earlwood, making Bankstown the more affordable rental market.
- Is Bankstown or Earlwood 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 Earlwood?
- Bankstown has 10 schools in the postcode, and Earlwood has 3. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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