Mount Lewis vs Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown)
The verdict
Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown) is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.40M versus $1.41M in Mount Lewis. Mount Lewis rates higher for liveability (99 vs 94). Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown) rates higher for transport (89 vs 81). Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown) has a shorter estimated CBD commute (39 vs 58 min).
Scores
| Mount Lewis | Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 83 |
| Transport | 81 | 89 |
| Education | 62 | 62 |
| Liveability | 99 | 94 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mount Lewis | Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,234 | 21,384 |
| Median age | 37 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,539 | $1,389 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.3% | 37.4% |
| Born in Australia | 54.9% | 45.0% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 3.3 |
Growth: Mount Lewis Stable · Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown) Stable
Property
| Mount Lewis | Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.41M | $1.40M |
| Median unit price | $825K | $503K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 6.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $850 | $802 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 32 | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| Mount Lewis | Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 65 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 243 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 162 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 405 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,674 | Data not available |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mount Lewis | Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,038 | 983 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mount Lewis · Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown)
Transport
| Mount Lewis | Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 81 | 89 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 7 | 100 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 58 | 39 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.2 km | 540 m |
Liveability
| Mount Lewis | Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown) | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 28.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 920 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 2 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.1 km | 10.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 15.3 km | 15.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.3 km | 2.9 km |
Population & growth
| Mount Lewis | Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,234 | 21,384 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,266 | 22,143 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,336 | 23,512 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.64% | 0.88% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Mount Lewis or Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown)?
Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown) is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.40M versus $1.41M.
Which has better schools, Mount Lewis or Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown)?
Mount Lewis has a higher average school ICSEA (Mount Lewis 1038 vs Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown) 983; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mount Lewis or Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown)?
Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown) has the higher transport score (Mount Lewis 81/100 vs Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown) 89/100).
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