Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Banksmeadow

4 km²

Banksmeadow stands out for one of the smallest populations, with a largely renting community.

Beyond that, it has a younger age profile than most and far more university graduates than most areas.

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📍 Banksmeadow, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population508▲ +4133.3%since 2011 Median age33 yrs▼ -48.4%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.6%People aged 65 and over6.3%Children under 1511.6%People in a de facto relationship27.7%—since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Banksmeadow, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 57%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (14%) and Children (0–14) (12%).

Young adults (25–44)56.3%

Older adults (45–64)13.6%

Children (0–14)11.6%

Youth (15–24)10.2%

Seniors (65+)6.3%

Marital status

In Banksmeadow, the largest group is Never married at 54%, followed by Married (37%) and Divorced (6%).

Never married54%
Married37%
Divorced6%
Widowed2%
Separated1%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Banksmeadow, the largest group is Australia at 60%, followed by China (22%) and New Zealand (6%).

Australia33.1%

China11.8%

New Zealand3.5%

England2.8%

Philippines2.4%

South Africa1.2%

Ancestry

In Banksmeadow, the largest group is Chinese at 29%, followed by English (22%) and Irish (16%).

Chinese21.9%

English16.5%

Irish12.2%

Australian7.3%

German3.9%

Greek3.7%

Scottish3.5%

Italian2.6%

Filipino2.2%

Vietnamese0.8%

Language

People using another language at home36.2%

Language used at home

In Banksmeadow, the largest group is English only at 72%, followed by Mandarin (20%) and Cantonese (5%).

English only47.0%

Mandarin12.8%

Cantonese3.1%

Greek1.4%

Arabic0.6%

Vietnamese0.6%

Religion

People with no religion34.6%

Religious affiliation

In Banksmeadow, the largest group is Christianity at 46%, followed by No religion (42%) and Islam (4%).

Christianity46%
No religion42%
Islam4%
Buddhism4%
Judaism3%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1272.8%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher40.7%

Highest year of school

In Banksmeadow, the largest group is Year 12 at 88%, followed by Year 10 (8%) and Year 11 (2%).

Year 1272.8%

Year 106.8%

Year 111.8%

Year 9 or below1.1%

Highest qualification level

In Banksmeadow, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 45%, followed by Postgraduate degree (20%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (16%).

Bachelor degree33.0%

Postgraduate degree14.8%

Advanced diploma / diploma11.7%

Certificate III / IV10.1%

Graduate diploma / certificate3.1%

Certificate I / II1.4%

Field of qualification

In Banksmeadow, the largest group is Management & commerce at 38%, followed by Engineering & related (13%) and Society & culture (12%).

Management & commerce29.1%

Engineering & related10.1%

Society & culture9.5%

Health7.0%

Creative arts6.1%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.5%

Architecture & building3.9%

Education3.4%

Information technology2.5%

Natural & physical sciences0.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,353▲ +86.9%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,225▲ +61.8%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,571—since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week19.9%Households earning $3,000+ a week31.5%

Household income distribution

In Banksmeadow, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 44%, followed by $650–$1,499 (18%) and $4,000 or more (15%).

$1,500–$2,99946.3%

$650–$1,49918.7%

$4,000 or more16.3%

$3,000–$3,99915.3%

Under $6508.4%

Personal income distribution

In Banksmeadow, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 36%, followed by $650–$1,499 (34%) and Under $650 (22%).

$1,500–$2,99928.4%

$650–$1,49926.8%

Under $65017.4%

$3,000 or more6.9%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition13.0%People with a mental health condition5.5%People needing help with daily activities2.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Banksmeadow, the largest group is None at 84%, followed by One condition (14%) and Two conditions (2%).

None67.9%

One condition11.2%

Two conditions1.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Banksmeadow, the largest group is Mental health at 29%, followed by Asthma (18%) and Other condition (18%).

Mental health5.5%

Asthma3.3%

Other condition3.3%

Diabetes2.8%

Arthritis2.4%

Cancer1.0%

Heart disease0.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers8.1%People providing unpaid care5.1%People caring for children unpaid18.3%People who served in the Defence Force1.6%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework11.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.0▼ -33.3%since 2011 One-parent families9.9%People living alone31.5%—since 2011

Family composition

In Banksmeadow, the largest group is Couples without children at 45%, followed by Couples with children (42%) and One-parent families (10%).

Couples without children45%
Couples with children42%
One-parent families10%
Other families3%

Household size

In Banksmeadow, the largest group is 2 people at 41%, followed by 1 person (31%) and 3 people (20%).

2 people42.4%

1 person31.5%

3 people20.2%

4 people8.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$620▲ +93.8%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$3,000—since 2011 Average people per bedroom1.20▲ +20.0%since 2011 Households renting59.6%Homes owned outright12.3%Separate (detached) houses4.4%Homes with three or more bedrooms21.7%—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Banksmeadow, the largest group is Rented at 60%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (28%) and Owned outright (12%).

Rented60%
Owned with a mortgage28%
Owned outright12%

Types of homes

In Banksmeadow, the largest group is Flat or apartment at 82%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (13%) and Separate house (4%).

Flat or apartment82%
Townhouse / semi-detached13%
Separate house4%

Bedrooms per home

In Banksmeadow, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 51%, followed by 1 bedroom (28%) and 3 bedrooms (17%).

2 bedrooms51.7%

1 bedroom28.6%

3 bedrooms17.2%

4 bedrooms4.4%

Weekly rent distribution

In Banksmeadow, the largest group is $550–$749 at 50%, followed by $350–$549 (33%) and $750 or more (14%).

$550–$74952.1%

$350–$54933.9%

$750 or more14.0%

$200–$3493.3%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Banksmeadow, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 60%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (40%).

$3,000 or more53.6%

$1,800–$2,99935.7%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle10.4%—since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Banksmeadow, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 52%, followed by 2 vehicles (31%) and No vehicle (10%).

1 vehicle53.5%

2 vehicles32.2%

No vehicle10.4%

3 vehicles5.0%

4 or more2.0%

How people get to work

In Banksmeadow, the largest group is Worked at home at 50%, followed by Car (driver) (42%) and Car (passenger) (4%).

Worked at home40.1%

Car (driver)33.1%

Car (passenger)3.2%

Walked3.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years77.3%Recent arrivals from overseas18.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate2.8%Labour-force participation64.0%Employed full-time69.0%

Industries people work in

In Banksmeadow, the largest group is Construction at 13%, followed by Health care & social assistance (12%) and Professional & technical (11%).

Construction12.7%

Health care & social assistance12.0%

Professional & technical10.6%

Education & training9.5%

Finance & insurance9.2%

Retail trade7.7%

Public administration & safety6.7%

Rental & real estate4.9%

Wholesale trade4.2%

Other services3.9%

Occupations people work in

In Banksmeadow, the largest group is Professionals at 33%, followed by Managers (16%) and Clerical & administrative (14%).

Professionals32.7%

Managers15.5%

Clerical & administrative13.7%

Technicians & trades10.6%

Sales workers9.9%

Community & personal service9.2%

Machinery operators & drivers3.9%

Labourers3.9%

Areas within Banksmeadow

Banksmeadow Block 1 Banksmeadow Block 2 Banksmeadow Block 3

Nearby areas

Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville Botany Port Botany Industrial Maroubra - West Matraville - Chifley Eastlakes Kingsford Maroubra - South

👥 Demographics & Identity