Suburb comparison
Bankstown vs Milperra: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Bankstown commands a $145K premium on median property price over Milperra; Bankstown is $330/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
Milperra
2214
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Bankstown | Milperra |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | C-(0) | B▲(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 1.1%▲ | 37.5% |
FAMILYFamily Milperra leads on 2 of 3 | ||
| Sub-grade | C-(-1) | B-▲(0) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 2/10 | 9/10▲ |
| Schools in postcode | 10▲ | 1 |
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | B-(0) | B-▲(0) |
| Median house price | $1.45M | $1.30M |
| Median unit price | $549K | $1.08M |
| Median weekly rent | $620/wk | $950/wk |
| Annual price growth | +9.1%▲ | +4.4% |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | C▲(0) | C-(0) |
| Walkability percentile | 19 | 21▲ |
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, Lifestyle.
Choose Milperra if...
- Milperra leads on Family
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
Tied on Safety, Finance, Lifestyle.
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Common questions
- Is Bankstown or Milperra more expensive?
- Bankstown has the higher median house price ($1.45M) compared with $1.30M in Milperra.
- Which is better for renters — Bankstown or Milperra?
- Median weekly rent is $620/wk in Bankstown and $950/wk in Milperra, making Bankstown the more affordable rental market.
- Is Bankstown or Milperra 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 Milperra?
- Bankstown has 10 schools in the postcode, and Milperra has 1. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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