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Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown)

NSW 2196 · Canterbury-Bankstown

21,384 (2021) → 22,143 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area (est. 399,994 residents)

83
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

21,384
Population
$1.40M
Median house (2025)
Data not available
Safety score
89
Transport score

Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown) is a stable suburb in Canterbury-Bankstown, NSW 2196, about 16km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.40M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 89/100, and is about 10km inland. Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown) has an overall score of 83/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.

15.6 km
To Sydney CBD
10.4 km
To coast
$802/wk
Median rent (house)
540 m
To nearest station

Demographics

21,384
Population
33
Median age
3.3
Avg household

Age distribution

Canterbury-Bankstown LGA population (est. 2025)399,994
Median household income (weekly)$1,389
vs NSW median-24.9%
Bachelor degree or higher37.4%
Born in Australia45.0%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse3,429 / 1,415 / 1,113

Top countries of birth: Lebanon (12.33%), Vietnam (5.36%), Bangladesh (2.96%), China (2.82%), Pakistan (2.71%)

Top languages: Arabic (33.65%), Vietnamese (6.95%), Urdu (3.97%), Bengali (3.88%), Greek (3.44%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.40M+6.4%
Median house (2025)
$503K-5.2%
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$802 / $572 wk
Rental yield (house)3.0%
Days on market (house)39 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

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Residential

Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for NSW suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.

Schools

53

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

322
Within 10km4 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1043 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Charbel's CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1050
  • St Jerome's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1004
  • Punchbowl Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 958
  • Punchbowl Boys High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 918

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Bankstown South Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1002
  • Mount Lewis Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1038
  • Wiley Park Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 957
  • Wiley Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 988
  • St Euphemia CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1036
  • Lakemba Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1000
  • Bankstown Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 984
  • Al Noori Muslim School - Senior CampusSecondary · Independent · 1.9km
  • Hannans Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 947
  • Al Noori Muslim SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1089
  • Greenacre Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 925
  • Bankstown Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 959

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

89
1Train
100Bus
CBD commute (est.)39 min (train)
Nearest train stationPunchbowl (540 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

28.8°C
Summer max
17.8°C
Winter max
920mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

221 in suburbSupermarkets
172 in suburbCafes/Rest.
4911 in suburbParks
284 in suburbPlaygrounds
22Pools
142 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
120 in suburbGPs
101 in suburbPharmacies
80 in suburbChildcare
40 in suburbLibraries
13818 in suburbSports fields
11 in suburbVets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalBankstown-Lidcombe Hospital (2.9 km)
Nearest vet1.3 km
Nearest airportSydney (11.8 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

36

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

14
Gyms
7
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
138
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

26

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

49
Parks
4
Nature reserves
19
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
2
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

24

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

2
Theatres
1
Cinemas
0
Museums
2
Galleries
4
Libraries
1
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

10

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
2
Clubs RSL/Leagues
2
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.14

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.88%
Projected population 204123,512
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Canterbury-Bankstown

Mount Lewis$1.45M81transportWiley Park$1.47M89transportRiverwood$1.72M96transportBankstown$1.43M96transportRoselands$1.58M81transportNarwee$1.62M96transport

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Frequently asked questions about Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown)

What are property prices in Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown)?

In Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown), the median house price is $1.40M and the median unit price is $503K. Median weekly house rent is $802.

How far is Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown) from Sydney CBD?

Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown) is about 15.6 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 39 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown)?

Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown) has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 983 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown)?

Punchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown) has a transport score of 89/100, including 1 train station and 100 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.