FairSquare/New South Wales/Bankstown
Suburb Dossier · NSW · 2200

Bankstown

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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.

Model Verdict
Avoid
5.4OUT OF 10
Median
$1.3M
house
Gross Yield
2.7%
derived
Weekly Rent
$690
3-bed median
12m Growth
+2.5%
trailing
Secret Sauce · Derivation

How the model valued Bankstown

The median price is derived, not estimated. Every number on this page traces back to the model's proprietary yield surface — calibrated for each part of the country and resolved against distance from CBD. The price falls out of the formula.

Confidencehigh

Inputs for this suburb sit at the top of our calibration tier. The model is not guessing.

Distance
to CBD
17km
Yield
derived from model
2.7%
Median Rent
weekly, 3-bed
$690
Median Price
(rent × 52) ÷ yield
$1.3M
Fit · Who It Suits
Investor Profiles
Income Hold
Model Tags
Balanced Market
Signals · Partial View
Market Temp
Steady
Supply Pressure
Normal
Rent Trajectory
In line
Cycle Position
Hot ·
Days On Market
Cool
Clearance Rate
Active ·
Buyer Demand
Hot
Vacancy Rate
Cool ·
Rent Growth 12m
Active
Price Volatility
Hot ·
5-Year Forecast
Cool
Risk Flags
Active ·

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01Cover page with verdict & score
02In-30-seconds snapshot
03Score breakdown across 5 dimensions
04Big picture & liveability analysis
05Market cycle + 10-year forecast
06Rental story + yield scenarios
07Supply & demand pressure gauge
08Opportunity & risk register
093-play investor playbook
1012-24mo + 3-5yr outlook
112026 Budget impact analysis
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FAQ
01

Is Bankstown a good investment in 2026?

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.

02

What is the median house price in Bankstown?

The median house price in Bankstown, NSW is $1.3M. Weekly rent of $690 against a 2.7% gross yield underpins this figure.

03

What is the rental yield in Bankstown?

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%.

04

Which investor profiles does Bankstown suit?

Based on its market signals, Bankstown aligns with: Income Hold.

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