Average rent in Bankstown - North, NSW2026

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

ABS 2021

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

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.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Bankstown - North?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Bankstown - North, NSW was $400. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Bankstown - North rent compare to New South Wales?+
At the 2021 Census, New South Wales's state median rent was $424 a week. Bankstown - North sat at $400 — 6% below the state average. The suburb is 17km from Sydney, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (25% separate houses, 65% flats here).
Which suburbs near Bankstown - North have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Bankstown - North's $400/week (ABS 2021) include Summerland Point - Gwandalan, Belmore - Belfield, Campbelltown - Woodbine. The Oaks - Oakdale, North Parramatta, Blacktown - West sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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