Bankstown
City in New South Wales, Australia
Overview
Bankstown, located in Sydney's southwestern suburbs, is renowned for its lively multicultural community and busy local commerce. The city boasts a diverse food scene, affordable living, and a welcoming local culture, making it popular among families and newcomers alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
New South Wales
Population
34,933
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-33.92°, 151.03°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
93
Monthly Cost
$2,987
Local Cost
$2,082
Local Income
$3,700
Cashless
92
English
98
Temperature
18.7°C
Summer Avg
22.4°C
Winter Avg
14.5°C
Record High
39.9°C
Record Low
6.0°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
887 mm
Internet Speed
162 Mbps
Upload
91 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
75
Coworking
0
Cafes
16
Nightlife
6
Parks
53
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BWU
Distance
4 km
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Neighborhoods
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 230 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 78/100.