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Punchbowl

NSW 2196 • Greater Sydney

21,384
Population (2021)
$26,208
Median Income
0.00 km²
Area
$380/wk
Median Rent
MulticulturalFamily-FriendlyAffordableInner City

About Punchbowl

Punchbowl is a vibrant inner-south-western Sydney suburb located approximately 16 kilometres from the Sydney CBD, within the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area. With a population of over 21,000 residents, it is one of the most densely populated and culturally diverse suburbs in Greater Sydney, home to large Lebanese, Arabic, and Vietnamese communities that have shaped its character for decades. The suburb is served by Punchbowl railway station on the T3 Bankstown Line, offering direct rail access to the CBD.

Punchbowl has a rich cultural tapestry reflected in its diverse range of restaurants, bakeries, halal butchers, and specialty grocers along Punchbowl Road, making it a destination for authentic Middle Eastern and Asian cuisine. The suburb has strong community networks, mosques, churches, and multicultural community organisations. It is popular with families, new migrants, and young professionals seeking affordable housing with excellent transport links to the Sydney CBD.

Punchbowl falls under postcode 2196 and is governed by Canterbury-Bankstown Council (LGA).

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2196
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Canterbury-Bankstown
Federal Electorate
N/A
State Electorate
N/A
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.93°, 151.06°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
0.00 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Punchbowl Station
0.5 km
6 min

Bus Services

  • 420, 421, 422, 423 — Hurstville, Lakemba, Bankstown 15-30 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
16 km
By Train
~35 min to Central Station via T3 Bankstown Line
By Car (Peak)
35-55 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
20-30 min

🛣️ T3 Bankstown Line provides frequent direct services to City Circle stations

Walkability Very Walkable

Good pedestrian access to the station, shops along Punchbowl Road, and local parks

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Punchbowl by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Punchbowl Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Punchbowl" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$380
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,050
Avg Household Size
3.3 people
Median Age
33 years

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
21,384
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
$26,208
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 9,627
Born Overseas 10,248

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Lebanon 2,636
  • 2. Vietnam 1,147
  • 3. Bangladesh 633
  • 4. China 602
  • 5. Pakistan 580
  • 6. Indonesia 397
  • 7. Greece 372
  • 8. India 331
  • 9. Egypt 226
  • 10. Philippines 196

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Lebanese 5,749
Australian 2,565
Chinese 1,457
Vietnamese 1,445
English 1,434
Greek 910
Indian 502
Italian 396
Filipino 292
Irish 217

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,831
Both parents born in Australia
15,895
Both parents born overseas
2,045
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Islam
38.4%
Christianity
37.4%
No Religion
9.3%
Buddhism
5.0%
Hinduism
1.2%
Sikhism
0.1%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,476 (6.9%)
5-14 years
3,077 (14.4%)
15-19 years
1,503 (7.0%)
20-24 years
1,690 (7.9%)
25-34 years
3,349 (15.7%)
35-44 years
2,788 (13.0%)
45-54 years
2,463 (11.5%)
55-64 years
2,309 (10.8%)
65-74 years
1,529 (7.2%)
75-84 years
877 (4.1%)
85+ years
334 (1.6%)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What train line serves Punchbowl? +

Punchbowl is served by the T3 Bankstown Line, with Punchbowl Station providing regular services to Sydney CBD (approximately 35 minutes to Central Station).

What is Punchbowl known for? +

Punchbowl is known for its vibrant multicultural community, particularly its Lebanese and Arabic heritage, reflected in the many halal restaurants, bakeries, and cultural organisations along Punchbowl Road.

Is Punchbowl a safe suburb? +

Punchbowl is a busy, well-populated suburb with active community networks. Like many urban areas, it has pockets of higher activity but is home to thousands of families who have lived there for generations.

What schools are in Punchbowl NSW? +

Punchbowl has several schools including Punchbowl Public School, Punchbowl Boys High School (government), and various Catholic and independent schools serving the Canterbury-Bankstown area.

How far is Punchbowl from Sydney CBD? +

Punchbowl is approximately 16 kilometres south-west of the Sydney CBD, with a train journey of around 35 minutes on the T3 Bankstown Line to Central Station.