Bankstown is a quiet industrial suburb located about 16 kilometres southwest of Sydney CBD. It is surrounded by the suburbs of Condell Park, Yagoona, Punchbowl and Mount Lewis. The town is famous for its multicultural diversity, historical landmarks and the presence of Bankstown Airport and business park. For students seeking to move to Bankstown for education or an affordable yet high-quality lifestyle, we here discuss the best opportunities in terms of accommodation, transportation, proximity to top education institutions, recreation options and more. Find out all about Living and Studying in Bankstown.

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Students will find Bankstown rather affordable with plenty of good housing options. Everything you need, from groceries to clothing and transport options, is accessible throughout the city.

Out of the 13,000+ dwellings in Bankstown as of 2021, almost 30% were separate houses while 10% were Semi-detached such as townhouses or terrace houses. Over 58% of all residential buildings were flats or apartments, making them the most convenient option for students seeking quiet and independent housing in Bankstown.

Bankstown is located around 21 kilometres from Sydney University, 25 kilometres from Sydney Technical University and 15 kilometres from West Sydney University (Parramatta Campus).

Other major schools, colleges and institutions in the area include Bankstown Senior College, Excel College, Bankstown Girls High School, Southern Cross School of Business, H & H Training Academy (Vocational school), BEST TRAINING (Adult education school), BCC Institute (Bankstown Community College) and TAFE NSW.

Bankstown railway station is the major transport hub connecting Bankstown to other suburbs and the Sydney CBD. It is situated on the Bankstown line of the Sydney Trains network. Bankstown is a major bus interchange and is served by several bus routes throughout the country.

The Sydney Metropolitan Airport, also known as Bankstown Airport, is located on Airport Avenue and is a major commercial and transport centre. It has three runways and also includes a large business park with offices of many top businesses.

For students seeking more than just study or unwinding, Bankstown’s tourist attractions and recreation hubs are full of exciting things to see and do in this suburban town.

Some of the major tourist attractions in Bankstown and things to see and visit include the Bankstown Sports Club, Bankstown Arts Centre, the Bankstown Bunker, The Bankstown Steam Locomotive Society, Bankstown City Gardens, Bankstown Station, Ruse Park, Bryan Brown Theatre, the Bankstown Town Hall, Bankstown City Plaza and Paul Keating Park.

For students wanting to explore local history, art and culture, some must-visit destinations include the Bryan Brown Theatre, Bankstown Arts Centre and The Bankstown Bunker.

Thanks to its diverse multicultural community, Bankstown features many vibrant cafes and restaurants offering diverse cuisine options from around the world. Some popular options include Greenfield Station Bistro, Bankstown Lebanese Restaurant, La Piazza Italian, AN Restaurant Vietnamese, Loving Hut Bankstown (vegan) and Dougies Grill Bankstown.

Bankstown City Plaza is a major shopping centre catering to the retail and entertainment needs of locals and visitors alike. Bankstown Central and Little Saigon Plaza are other popular shopping destinations for locals and visitors alike.

The top parks in the area include Bankstown City Gardens featuring lush gardens and a kids' playground, Ruse Park with a miniature steam train, Paul Keating Park, Grahame Thomas Oval Playground and Bankstown Memorial Park.

Popular recreation activities and destinations to check out include the Bankstown City Sports Complex, Monkey Mania Bankstown, Bankstown Oval Cricket Ground, Kids World Adventure Playland & Cafe, Bankstown Basketball Stadium, Crest Sporting Complex, Bankstown Hockey Club and The Crest Athletics Track.