PUNCHBOWL

Sydney South
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House Median
This suburb $1,518,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $540,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 5,434
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 6.8%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 21,384
Density 4,946.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney South
State New South Wales

PUNCHBOWL Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $1,518,000
House Sales Volume 57 sales
Unit Median $540,000
Unit Sales Volume 63 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House $620/wk
3 Bed House $803/wk
2 Bed Unit $550/wk
3 Bed Unit No data
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

PUNCHBOWL Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Relatively Safe
Crime rate: 5,434 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.82x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

PUNCHBOWL 5,434/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

PUNCHBOWL has a crime rate below the NSW average, indicating generally good safety conditions. However, it's still advisable to maintain basic safety awareness and secure personal belongings.

PUNCHBOWL Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

21,384
Total Population
4,946
people/km² density
6.8%
Chinese Population
Above average

Major Ethnicities

1
Lebanon
5,749 people
26.9%
2
Australia
2,565 people
12.0%
3
China
1,457 people
6.8%
4
Vietnam
1,445 people
6.8%
5
England
1,434 people
6.7%

Transport

25.9 km
to Sydney CBD
29 min
drive to CBD
67 min
transit to CBD
Nearby Station
in adjacent suburb

Local Schools (2)

Independent (1)

St Charbel's College

Details
66.3 score K-12 Co-ed

Public (1)

Punchbowl Boys High School

Details
Year 7-12 Boys

PUNCHBOWL Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 7 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.