Overall score
Bankstown
64.2/100
Yagoona
63.3/100
Bankstown for schools; Yagoona for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bankstown
64.2/100
Yagoona
63.3/100
Crime rate
Bankstown
115.1 / 1k
Yagoona
44.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bankstown
594
Yagoona
152
Population
Bankstown
34,933
Yagoona
19,651
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Bankstown | Yagoona |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.2/100 | 63.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 17.6/100 | 35.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 115.1 / 1k | 44.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 19 | 13 |
| Parks & reserves | 26 | 18 |
| Public transport stops | 272 | 191 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 594 | 152 |
| Planning activity | 42 | 10 |
| Population | 34,933 | 19,651 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 3/10 |
Bankstown reads as an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Yagoona is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Bankstown pulls ahead on schools and education options and parks and reserves, whereas Yagoona is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Choose Bankstown if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Yagoona for retirees and investors.