Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 2.1 km apart, on the same open data. Bankstown scores higher on 6 of 9 measures.
| Bankstown | Punchbowl | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 28 | 18 |
| Wealth | 6 | 7 |
| Value | 5 | 13 |
| Parks | 49 | 14 |
| Cafés | 66 | 30 |
| Transit | 74 | 74 |
| Green space | 34 | 18 |
| Active & healthy | 36 | 20 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 92 | 60 |
| Median rent | $400/wk | $380/wk |
| Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026) | $1,608,000 | $1,635,000 |
| House sales this quarter | 38 | 36 |
| Population | 34,933 | 21,384 |
| Full profile | Bankstown in full | Punchbowl in full |
Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.
Bankstown has the lower median house price of the two ($1,608,000 vs $1,635,000).
Bankstown scores higher on 6 of 9 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Bankstown or Punchbowl.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →