NSW Property Intelligence
BanksiaNSW 2216
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. Banksia is home to ~3,277 residents (median age 41), with 23% of households renting.
Rent in Banksia
The median house rent in Banksia is $850/week (205 new leases). Units have a median of $690/week (1023 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2216, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $520/wk | $600/wk |
| 2 | $750/wk | $700/wk |
| 3 | $920/wk | $950/wk |
| 4+ | $1400/wk | $1300/wk |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Banksia fall in the intake zones of Arncliffe Public School, Bayside High School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Arncliffe Public School#666 of 2159 in NSW
Commute
Typical Tuesday-8am rail times from Banksia Station (timetable, platform wait included):
Shopping
Nearby shopping centres include Rockdale Plaza. 2 Asian grocers (亚超) operate within 2km of the suburb centre.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Banksia (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 18 | Upward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 3 | Upward |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | Upward |
Development activity
33 development applications were lodged in Banksia over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Banksia — quick answers
What is the median rent in Banksia?
Houses in Banksia (postcode 2216) have a median asking rent of $850/week; units have a median of $690/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Banksia?
Banksia addresses can be zoned for Arncliffe Public School. Arncliffe Public School ranks in roughly the top 31% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How long is the commute from Banksia to the Sydney CBD?
From Banksia Station, a typical Tuesday-8am rail journey to the Sydney CBD takes about 21 minutes on the timetable, platform wait included.
How much development is happening in Banksia?
33 development applications were lodged in Banksia in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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