Average rent in Bankstown - North, NSW — 2026
Bankstown - North sits in the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area, 17km from the Sydney CBD, with a population of around 16,981 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $400/week — below the New South Wales state median of $424/week. 51% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.
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ABS 2021 Census median
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Suburb at a glance
- Population
- 16,981
- Median age
- 33
- Distance to Sydney
- 17 km
- Households renting
- 51%
- Separate houses
- 25%
- Flats / apartments
- 65%
- Born overseas
- 56%
- Top occupation
- Professionals
- LGA
- Canterbury-Bankstown
ABS 2021
Renting in Bankstown - North
Bankstown - North runs close to the New South Wales median rent of $424/week, with renters paying around $400/week (ABS Census 2021). What separates Bankstown - North from the state norm is its renter density — 51% of households are renters, well above the typical owner-occupier mix. The suburb's dwelling stock is mixed: 25% separate houses and 65% flats or apartments, suggesting a transitional profile where higher-density development has filled in around an established residential base. Population is around 16,981, the median age is 33, and the most common occupation is Professionals. 56% of residents were born overseas. At 17km from Sydney, Bankstown - North typically sees more rental turnover than owner-heavy suburbs at the same price point — useful context if you're comparing applications across nearby areas.
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