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FairSquare's model rates Bankstown, New South Wales 5.4 out of 10 (Avoid) as of May 2026.
Bankstown, a prominent south-western Sydney hub, presents a challenging investment proposition given its current metrics. Investors face a very low gross yield of 2.7% and modest 12-month price growth of 2.5%, compounded by a high risk score of 7.5/10, indicating poor capital efficiency and elevated uncertainty.
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Unlock 9 signals — A$25 →FairSquare's model rates Bankstown, New South Wales 5.4 out of 10 (Avoid) as of May 2026. Bankstown, a prominent south-western Sydney hub, presents a challenging investment proposition given its current metrics. Investors face a very low gross yield of 2.7% and modest 12-month price growth of 2.5%, compounded by a high risk score of 7.5/10, indicating poor capital efficiency and elevated uncertainty.
The median house price in Bankstown, NSW is $1.3M. Weekly rent of $690 against a 2.7% gross yield underpins this figure.
Bankstown has a gross rental yield of 2.7%, with a median weekly rent of $690. 12-month price growth is tracking at +2.5%.
Based on its market signals, Bankstown aligns with: Income Hold.