Bankstown, NSW
General Information:
- Location: Bankstown is located 20 km southwest of the Sydney Central Business District (CBD).
- Elevation: The suburb has an elevation of 29 meters (95 feet) above sea level.
- Population: As of the 2021 Census, Bankstown had a population of 35,505 people.
- Area: The total area of Bankstown is 13.7 square kilometers.
- Postcode: The postcode for Bankstown is 2200.
- LGA: Bankstown is governed by the City of Canterbury-Bankstown.
Demographics:
- Languages spoken: Over 65% of the population speaks a language other than English at home. The most common languages include Arabic, Vietnamese, and Cantonese.
- Cultural diversity: Bankstown is home to large populations from the Middle East, Vietnam, China, and the Pacific Islands.
- Religion: A significant portion of the population identifies as Islamic (around 22%), followed by Christianity (Catholicism being the most common denomination).
Local Government & Council:
Bankstown is part of the City of Canterbury-Bankstown, which oversees local governance, community services, and development.
Public Transport & Connectivity:
Bankstown is connected by the Bankstown Line of the Sydney Trains network and accessible via major roads such as the Hume Highway, about 30 minutes’ drive from Sydney CBD.
Coordinates:
- Latitude: -33.9200° S
- Longitude: 151.0400° E