Bankstown New South Wales Map
Explore Bankstown, New South Wales, Australia, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Bankstown, NSW map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
Interactive Map of Bankstown, New South Wales
How to Use This Bankstown, New South Wales Map
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Bankstown, New South Wales, Australia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
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| Locality | Bankstown |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Canterbury-Bankstown Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.91993 |
| Longitude | 151.03602 |
| Population | 34,933 |
| Density | 5399.2 /km² |
| Area | 6.5 km² |
| Elevation | 32 m |
| Postcode | 2200 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 17 km west-southwest |
About Bankstown, New South Wales
Bankstown is a locality in the Canterbury-Bankstown Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of 34,933. The locality covers an area of 6.5 km², giving a population density of about 5399.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 32 m above sea level. It lies approximately 17 km west-southwest of Sydney. Bankstown is located at 33.9199°S, 151.0360°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2200.
Bankstown unfurls across a landscape of gentle, low-lying terrain, a sprawling expanse where the urban fabric stretches towards the horizon. It lies 1.8 km north-west of Punchbowl, NSW (from Punchbowl, NSW: bearing 305°T), and is situated 7.0 km south of Auburn. The air here, particularly as the afternoon sun begins its slow descent, carries a subtle warmth, a diffused light that softens the edges of buildings and casts long shadows across the streets. Eucalyptus trees, their bark peeling in papery strips, punctuate the suburban grid, their leaves rustling with a dry, persistent whisper, a quiet testament to the land's natural heritage. The character of Bankstown is one of constant, energetic movement, a place where diverse lives intersect in a vibrant, ever-shifting mosaic.
The history of Bankstown is deeply entwined with the development of Sydney’s western growth corridor, its origins tracing back to early colonial land grants and the eventual subdivision of agricultural holdings. The Georges River, a vital artery for much of its early existence, provided a lifeline for farming and grazing, its banks once echoing with the sounds of rural life. Today, Bankstown’s economy is a dynamic engine of commerce and industry, a hub for small businesses, manufacturing, and a thriving retail sector that draws people from neighbouring suburbs. Its cultural identity is a rich amalgamation of traditions brought by generations of migrants, creating a unique and energetic spirit that defines Bankstown.
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About This Bankstown Map Page
This page provides a street and satellite map of Bankstown, New South Wales. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Bankstown, in the Canterbury-Bankstown Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Bankstown includes the postcode (2200), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Canterbury-Bankstown Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Bankstown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |
