Demographics

Bankstown is approximately 6.39 square kilometres. In 2016 the population of Bankstown was 32113. The population is 49% male and 51% female. On average the monthly mortgage repayments in Bankstown are $1800 to $2399. The most common weekly income bracket is $300 to $399 per week. Weekly rents in the area are on average $350 to $449.

Description

Bankstown is a suburb of south-western Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Bankstown is 20 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district and is the administrative centre of the local government area of the City of Bankstown. Bankstown is the seat of major industry including the aviation, engineering and maintenance at Bankstown Airport. Other employers include small industrial operations, the public service and the retail industry. Bankstown is affected with unusually high unemployment and is subject to a dedicated income management program specifically targeting the problem.

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