Council (LGA) · Area profile

Canterbury-Bankstown

110 km²

Canterbury-Bankstown has a larger-than-average population and a younger age profile than most.

It's also marked by far more renters than most areas and somewhat more graduates than the norm.

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📍 Canterbury-Bankstown, Council (LGA)

Demographics & Identity

Total population371,006—since 2011 Median age36 yrs—since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.8%People aged 65 and over15.0%Children under 1519.8%People in a de facto relationship5.4%—since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Canterbury-Bankstown, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 29%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (24%) and Children (0–14) (20%).

Young adults (25–44)28.7%

Older adults (45–64)23.6%

Children (0–14)19.8%

Seniors (65+)15.0%

Youth (15–24)12.9%

Marital status

In Canterbury-Bankstown, the largest group is Married at 49%, followed by Never married (34%) and Divorced (8%).

Married49%
Never married34%
Divorced8%
Widowed5%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Canterbury-Bankstown, the largest group is Australia at 73%, followed by Vietnam (9%) and China (8%).

Australia49.2%

Vietnam5.9%

China5.3%

India1.8%

Philippines1.3%

Nepal1.1%

New Zealand1.1%

Italy0.9%

England0.7%

South Africa0.2%

Ancestry

In Canterbury-Bankstown, the largest group is Australian at 21%, followed by Chinese (18%) and English (17%).

Australian13.9%

Chinese11.6%

English11.3%

Vietnamese7.3%

Greek6.1%

Italian3.9%

Irish3.3%

Indian2.6%

Scottish2.3%

Filipino1.8%

Language

People using another language at home59.1%

Language used at home

In Canterbury-Bankstown, the largest group is English only at 45%, followed by Arabic (23%) and Vietnamese (10%).

English only33.8%

Arabic17.2%

Vietnamese7.5%

Mandarin5.1%

Greek4.7%

Cantonese3.7%

Italian1.3%

Tagalog0.7%

Hindi0.7%

Punjabi0.3%

Religion

People with no religion17.7%

Religious affiliation

In Canterbury-Bankstown, the largest group is Christianity at 45%, followed by Islam (26%) and No religion (19%).

Christianity45%
Islam26%
No religion19%
Buddhism7%
Hinduism2%
Other religions1%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1261.3%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher23.6%

Highest year of school

In Canterbury-Bankstown, the largest group is Year 12 at 67%, followed by Year 10 (15%) and Year 9 or below (14%).

Year 1261.3%

Year 1014.0%

Year 9 or below12.9%

Year 113.5%

Highest qualification level

In Canterbury-Bankstown, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 37%, followed by Certificate III / IV (24%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (20%).

Bachelor degree29.0%

Certificate III / IV18.8%

Advanced diploma / diploma16.1%

Postgraduate degree10.7%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.4%

Certificate I / II1.7%

Field of qualification

In Canterbury-Bankstown, the largest group is Management & commerce at 28%, followed by Engineering & related (15%) and Society & culture (14%).

Management & commerce22.7%

Engineering & related11.9%

Society & culture11.0%

Health7.2%

Education6.8%

Information technology5.2%

Architecture & building4.9%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.7%

Creative arts3.4%

Natural & physical sciences3.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$625—since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,556—since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,786—since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week7.4%Households earning $3,000+ a week19.6%

Household income distribution

In Canterbury-Bankstown, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 30%, followed by $650–$1,499 (29%) and Under $650 (19%).

$1,500–$2,99928.5%

$650–$1,49927.4%

Under $65018.2%

$4,000 or more10.2%

$3,000–$3,9999.3%

Personal income distribution

In Canterbury-Bankstown, the largest group is Under $650 at 51%, followed by $650–$1,499 (32%) and $1,500–$2,999 (14%).

Under $65046.9%

$650–$1,49929.1%

$1,500–$2,99913.0%

$3,000 or more2.4%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition21.4%People with a mental health condition5.1%People needing help with daily activities6.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Canterbury-Bankstown, the largest group is None at 76%, followed by One condition (16%) and Two conditions (5%).

None69.3%

One condition14.9%

Two conditions4.2%

Three or more2.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Canterbury-Bankstown, the largest group is Other condition at 19%, followed by Arthritis (17%) and Asthma (15%).

Other condition7.2%

Arthritis6.3%

Asthma5.6%

Diabetes5.6%

Mental health5.1%

Heart disease3.1%

Cancer2.0%

Lung condition1.1%

Stroke0.8%

Dementia0.7%

Community Participation

Volunteers7.7%People providing unpaid care11.0%People caring for children unpaid22.9%People who served in the Defence Force0.8%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework18.9%

Family & Households

Average household size2.9—since 2011 One-parent families16.1%People living alone21.2%—since 2011

Family composition

In Canterbury-Bankstown, the largest group is Couples with children at 65%, followed by Couples without children (18%) and One-parent families (16%).

Couples with children65%
Couples without children18%
One-parent families16%
Other families1%

Household size

In Canterbury-Bankstown, the largest group is 2 people at 27%, followed by 1 person (21%) and 3 people (18%).

2 people26.5%

1 person21.2%

3 people17.7%

4 people17.5%

5 people9.5%

6 or more7.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$400—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,167—since 2011 Average people per bedroom1.00—since 2011 Households renting38.1%Homes owned outright28.5%Separate (detached) houses55.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms62.5%—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Canterbury-Bankstown, the largest group is Rented at 39%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (31%) and Owned outright (29%).

Rented39%
Owned with a mortgage31%
Owned outright29%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Canterbury-Bankstown, the largest group is Separate house at 55%, followed by Flat or apartment (29%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (16%).

Separate house55%
Flat or apartment29%
Townhouse / semi-detached16%
Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

In Canterbury-Bankstown, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 35%, followed by 2 bedrooms (30%) and 4 bedrooms (21%).

3 bedrooms33.9%

2 bedrooms29.7%

4 bedrooms20.9%

5 or more7.7%

1 bedroom5.4%

Studio / none0.6%

Weekly rent distribution

In Canterbury-Bankstown, the largest group is $350–$549 at 47%, followed by $200–$349 (19%) and $550–$749 (17%).

$350–$54944.8%

$200–$34917.8%

$550–$74916.1%

Under $20013.7%

$750 or more3.4%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Canterbury-Bankstown, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 35%, followed by $3,000 or more (31%) and $1,000–$1,799 (21%).

$1,800–$2,99932.1%

$3,000 or more28.3%

$1,000–$1,79919.1%

Under $1,00012.6%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle11.6%—since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Canterbury-Bankstown, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 40%, followed by 2 vehicles (32%) and No vehicle (12%).

1 vehicle39.8%

2 vehicles31.7%

No vehicle11.6%

3 vehicles10.7%

4 or more6.2%

How people get to work

In Canterbury-Bankstown, the largest group is Car (driver) at 47%, followed by Worked at home (42%) and Train (4%).

Car (driver)36.2%

Worked at home32.3%

Train3.2%

Car (passenger)3.1%

Walked1.5%

Bus0.8%

Bicycle0.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years34.2%Recent arrivals from overseas12.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate7.2%Labour-force participation48.4%Employed full-time50.7%

Industries people work in

In Canterbury-Bankstown, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 14%, followed by Retail trade (11%) and Education & training (9%).

Health care & social assistance13.0%

Retail trade10.2%

Education & training8.6%

Construction8.2%

Professional & technical7.5%

Transport & warehousing7.5%

Manufacturing6.3%

Accommodation & food5.7%

Finance & insurance5.6%

Public administration & safety5.4%

Occupations people work in

In Canterbury-Bankstown, the largest group is Professionals at 24%, followed by Clerical & administrative (16%) and Managers (12%).

Professionals23.2%

Clerical & administrative15.3%

Managers11.6%

Technicians & trades11.5%

Community & personal service10.3%

Sales workers8.9%

Labourers8.9%

Machinery operators & drivers7.6%

Areas within Canterbury-Bankstown

Bankstown - North Bankstown - South Bass Hill - Georges Hall Belmore - Belfield Campsie - North Campsie - South Canterbury (North) - Ashbury Canterbury - South Chester Hill - Sefton Chullora Condell Park Earlwood Greenacre - North Greenacre - South Kingsgrove - North Lakemba

Nearby areas

Strathfield Georges River Burwood Cumberland Canada Bay Parramatta Fairfield Bayside (NSW)

👥 Demographics & Identity