Is Bankstown or Lakemba more expensive?

Lakemba has the higher median house price ($1.48M) compared with $1.45M in Bankstown.

Which is better for renters — Bankstown or Lakemba?

Median weekly rent is $620/wk in Bankstown and $520/wk in Lakemba, making Lakemba the more affordable rental market.

Is Bankstown or Lakemba 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 Lakemba?

Bankstown has 10 schools in the postcode, and Lakemba has 4. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Bankstown vs Lakemba: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Lakemba is $100/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

Lakemba

2195

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Bankstown (2200) and Lakemba (2195) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Bankstown	Lakemba
SAFETYSafety Lakemba leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C-(0)	B-▲(0)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	1.1%	0.0%▲
FAMILYFamily Bankstown leads on 2 of 3
Sub-grade	C-(-1)	C-▲(0)
SEIFA advantage decile	2/10▲	1/10
Schools in postcode	10▲	4
FINANCEFinance Lakemba leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B-(0)	B▲(0)
Median house price	$1.45M	$1.48M
Median unit price	$549K	$450K
Median weekly rent	$620/wk	$520/wk
Annual price growth	+9.1%	+24.1%▲
LIFESTYLELifestyle Lakemba leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C(0)	B-▲(0)
Walkability percentile	19	64▲

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

Which suits you?

Choose Bankstown if...

Bankstown leads on Family
You want a lower entry price for a house
Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
School options within walking distance matter

Choose Lakemba if...

Lakemba leads on Safety, Finance, Lifestyle
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings

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Common questions

Is Bankstown or Lakemba more expensive?: Lakemba has the higher median house price ($1.48M) compared with $1.45M in Bankstown.
Which is better for renters — Bankstown or Lakemba?: Median weekly rent is $620/wk in Bankstown and $520/wk in Lakemba, making Lakemba the more affordable rental market.
Is Bankstown or Lakemba 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 Lakemba?: Bankstown has 10 schools in the postcode, and Lakemba has 4. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

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