Bankstown - North-West vs Bankstown - South

Bankstown - North-West and Bankstown - South are neighbouring areas in Greater Sydney. They differ most in their First Nations populations. Bankstown - South has a far larger First Nations community (873 people) and far higher First Nations household incomes, with a typical income of $2,064 compared to $1,225 in Bankstown - North-West. While the First Nations unemployment rate is well higher in Bankstown - North-West at 13%, Bankstown - South sees more First Nations residents finish Year 12.

Both areas sit near the national figure for First Nations unemployment, though Bankstown - North-West is slightly above it. These neighbours are very similar in how they are laid out; both are very walkable and almost every home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport. While Bankstown - South has a little higher walkability score, Bankstown - North-West has a higher share of homes within a 15-minute walk of schools and groceries.