Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown) vs Wiley Park
The verdict
Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown) is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.46M versus $1.55M in Wiley Park. Wiley Park rates higher for education (72 vs 62). Wiley Park is closer to the coast (9.2 km vs 10.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown) rates higher (72 vs 60/100 in Wiley Park).
Scores
| Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown) | Wiley Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 86 |
| Transport | 89 | 89 |
| Education | 62 | 72 |
| Liveability | 94 | 94 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown) | Wiley Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,384 | 10,016 |
| Median age | 33 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,389 | $1,246 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.4% | 49.7% |
| Born in Australia | 45.0% | 33.9% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 3 |
Growth: Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown) Stable · Wiley Park High Growth
Property
| Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown) | Wiley Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.46M | $1.55M |
| Median unit price | $545K | $513K |
| House price YoY | 14.6% | 29.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $850 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | 2.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 57 | 69 |
Median price history
Safety
| Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown) | Wiley Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 72 | 60 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 94 | 190 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 192 | 240 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 482 | 419 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,018 | 4,143 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown) | Wiley Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 3 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 989 | 982 |
See the full school list on each profile: Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown) · Wiley Park
Transport
| Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown) | Wiley Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 89 | 89 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 100 | 22 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 39 | 36 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 540 m | 150 m |
Liveability
| Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown) | Wiley Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 28.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 920 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 11 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.4 km | 9.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 15.6 km | 14.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 9.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.9 km | 2.9 km |
Population & growth
| Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown) | Wiley Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 21,384 | 10,016 |
| Estimated 2025 | 22,143 | 10,492 |
| Projected 2041 | 23,512 | 15,042 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.88% | 1.17% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown) or Wiley Park?
Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown) has the higher residential safety score (Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown) 72/100 vs Wiley Park 60/100).
Which is more affordable, Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown) or Wiley Park?
Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown) is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.46M versus $1.55M.
Which has better schools, Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown) or Wiley Park?
Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown) has a higher average school ICSEA (Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown) 989 vs Wiley Park 982; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown) or Wiley Park?
Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown) and Wiley Park have similar transport scores.
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