Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 2.0 km apart, on the same open data. Punchbowl scores higher on 3 of 9 measures.
| Punchbowl | Riverwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 18 | 30 |
| Wealth | 7 | 3 |
| Value | 13 | 33 |
| Parks | 14 | 44 |
| Cafés | 30 | 42 |
| Transit | 74 | 67 |
| Green space | 18 | 62 |
| Active & healthy | 20 | 39 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 60 | 53 |
| Median rent | $380/wk | $300/wk |
| Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026) | $1,635,000 | $1,650,000 |
| House sales this quarter | 36 | 45 |
| Population | 21,384 | 12,793 |
| Full profile | Punchbowl in full | Riverwood 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.
Punchbowl has the lower median house price of the two ($1,635,000 vs $1,650,000).
Punchbowl scores higher on 3 of 9 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Punchbowl or Riverwood.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →