Why Choose Canterbury-Bankstown?

Why Choose Canterbury-Bankstown?
Discover what sets Canterbury-Bankstown apart from other cities, and why we believe that we have so much to offer! Why Choose Canterbury Bankstown offer Discover what sets Canterbury-Bankstown apart from other cities, and why we believe that we have so much to offer!  

​​​With residents from over 160 different countries and abundant parkland, Canterbury-Bankstown has a natural charm making it very attractive to residents. Its many other attractions include: 

People

Canterbury-Bankstown is a unique, cosmopolitan environment with one of the world's most successful multicultural communities. With people from so many cultural backgrounds, residents have a wonderful opportunity to learn and experience from the beliefs and way of life of other cultures.

Roads

Canterbury-Bankstown is well serviced by several road networks, such as the Hume Highway, M5 Motorway and M5 East. 

Two separate railway lines directly link the area to Sydney's CBD. 

Bankstown and our wider LGA is also home to Bankstown Airport - the largest general aviation airport in the southern hemisphere.

Education

Canterbury-Bankstown has plenty of public and private schools, which provide a high standard of education for our youth. 

It's also home to one of Western Sydney University's campuses, which attracts students from all over Sydney and abroad to study.

Natural beauty

Canterbury-Bankstown boasts hectares upon hectares of beautiful parks, gardens, reserves, and open spaces.

Sporting fields

Canterbury-Bankstown has many sporting fields and establishments​ for all kinds of sports and activities. ​

The City of Canterbury Bankstown acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land, water and skies of Canterbury-Bankstown, the Darug (Darag, Dharug, Daruk, Dharuk) People. We recognise and respect Darug cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land. We acknowledge the First Peoples’ continuing importance to our CBCity community.