Banksmeadow, NSW 2019 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Banksmeadow is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2019, home to 508 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Bayside (NSW) local government area and roughly 9 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 508
- Median age
- 33 years
- Median household income
- $2,225 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,353 /week
- Median family income
- $2,571 /week
- Average household size
- 2.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.2
- Local government area
- Bayside (NSW)
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - City and Inner South
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Barton
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $620 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,000
- Rent share of household income
- 28%
Schools
- Banksmeadow Public School
- Pagewood Public School
- John Brotchie Nursery School
- Botany Public School
- Eastlakes Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 19 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 54 bus stops
- Swinbourne St At Queen St
- Swinbourne St At Trevelyn St
- William St At Hambly St
- William St Opp Hambly St
- Swinbourne St At Stephen Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 6 cafés
- 1 restaurant
- 5 pubs and bars
- 27 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
- 1 library
- 1 supermarket
- 6 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 9.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Building serves 39.0% of the 993 resolvable premises in Banksmeadow. Most premises here are in apartment buildings served by fibre to the basement and existing in-building copper. Real-world speeds depend on the in-building wiring.
- Fibre to the Premises: 30.1%
- Fibre to the Curb: 30.9%
- Fibre to the Building: 39.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 374 across postcode 2019 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 8% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 94 theft, 85 violent offences, 63 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Banksmeadow?
Banksmeadow (NSW 2019) had 508 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 33. It sits within the Bayside (NSW) local government area.
What is the median rent in Banksmeadow?
The median advertised rent in Banksmeadow is $620/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Banksmeadow?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Banksmeadow covering government sectors. Nearest include: Banksmeadow Public School (0.8 km), Pagewood Public School (0.8 km), John Brotchie Nursery School (1.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Banksmeadow?
Banksmeadow is predominantly served by Fibre to the Building (39% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Banksmeadow?
Across postcode 2019, 374 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (94), violent (85), vehicle theft (63). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Banksmeadow?
In Banksmeadow, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (9.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Banksmeadow?
54 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Banksmeadow centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 19 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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