Side by sideSuburb comparison

Punchbowl vs Newbold.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Newbold (911) sits above Punchbowl (909).

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

Newbold edges out on average school ICSEA (911 vs 909).

Common questionsPunchbowl vs Newbold

Common questions

Does Punchbowl or Newbold have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Newbold scores 911 vs 909 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
Newbold

Price & Market

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

Rental

$300/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$300/wk
$255/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$255/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
31,079
Population
8
45
Median age
11

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

18
Schools nearby
18
909
Avg ICSEA
911

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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