PUNCHBOWL
PUNCHBOWL Property Overview
Local Schools (2)
Independent (1)
St Charbel's College
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Punchbowl Boys High School
DetailsPUNCHBOWL Neighbouring Suburbs
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About PUNCHBOWL
Punchbowl is located in Southern Sydney, approximately 25.9km from CBD, about 67 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 21,384 with a density of 4946 people/km².
Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $1,518,000, below Sydney average; unit median $540,000, below Sydney average.
Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, independent school St Charbel's College has 56.
Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 5434 per 100,000, 0.82x the NSW average, a safe area.
Demographics: Lebanese comprises 26.89%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (12.00%) and Chinese (6.81%), Chinese proportion close to NSW average.
Transport: Neighbouring suburb has a train station.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Punchbowl has a house median of $1,518,000 and unit median of $540,000. Property prices are close to Sydney median levels.
According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Punchbowl has a crime rate of 5434 per 100,000, which is 0.82x the NSW average (6635). Below NSW average, a safe area.
Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Catholic schools: La Salle Catholic College, 2024 HSC results: 50 Distinguished Achievers, 1 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 59.2 (neighbouring suburb). Independent schools: St Charbel's College, 2024 HSC results: 56 Distinguished Achievers, 2 All Rounders, 1 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 66.3.
According to ABS 2021 Census, Punchbowl has a population of 21,384, with Chinese comprising 6.80%. Chinese proportion close to NSW average. Main ethnic groups: Lebanese (26.89%), Aust (12.00%), Chinese (6.81%), Vietnamese (6.76%), English (6.71%).
Punchbowl is approximately 25.9km from Sydney CBD, about 29 minutes by car or 67 minutes by public transport. No train station in this suburb, but neighbouring suburbs have stations available. Outer ring suburb, moderate commute time.