Suburb comparison
Bankstown vs Regents Park: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: 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
Regents Park
2143
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Bankstown | Regents Park |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Regents Park 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-(-1) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 2/10 | 3/10▲ |
| Schools in postcode | 10▲ | 5 |
FINANCEFinance Bankstown leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B-▲(0) | C+(0) |
| Median house price | $1.45M | $1.40M |
| Median unit price | $549K | $535K |
| Median weekly rent | $620/wk | $650/wk |
| Annual price growth | +9.1%▲ | +7.7% |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Bankstown leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | C▲(0) | C-(0) |
| Walkability percentile | 19▲ | 14 |
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, Finance, Lifestyle
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
Choose Regents Park if...
- Regents Park leads on Safety
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
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Common questions
- Is Bankstown or Regents Park more expensive?
- Bankstown has the higher median house price ($1.45M) compared with $1.40M in Regents Park.
- Which is better for renters — Bankstown or Regents Park?
- Median weekly rent is $620/wk in Bankstown and $650/wk in Regents Park, making Bankstown the more affordable rental market.
- Is Bankstown or Regents Park 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 Regents Park?
- Bankstown has 10 schools in the postcode, and Regents Park has 5. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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