Side by sideSuburb comparison

Punchbowl vs Riverwood.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Riverwood edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Riverwood (1032) sits above Punchbowl (1011).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Riverwood edges out on average school ICSEA (1032 vs 1011).

Common questionsPunchbowl vs Riverwood

Common questions

Does Punchbowl or Riverwood have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Riverwood scores 1032 vs 1011 in Punchbowl. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Punchbowl
Metric
Riverwood

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$400/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$370/wk
$340/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
42.0%
Renter occupied
54.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

12
Walk score
0
Transit score
100
Bike score
33,743
Population
12,793
35
Median age
40

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1011
Avg ICSEA
1032

Climate

1302 mm
Annual rainfall
1302 mm
26.0°C
Mean max (Jan)
26.0°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).