Padstow Heights vs Padstow
The verdict
Padstow Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.54M versus $1.62M in Padstow. Padstow rates higher for transport (95 vs 62). Padstow Heights is closer to the coast (9.7 km vs 10.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Padstow Heights rates higher (100 vs 78/100 in Padstow).
Scores
| Padstow Heights | Padstow | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 86 |
| Transport | 62 | 95 |
| Education | 59 | 66 |
| Liveability | 92 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Padstow Heights | Padstow | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,594 | 14,017 |
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,938 | $1,891 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.3% | 44.0% |
| Born in Australia | 73.4% | 56.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.8 |
Growth: Padstow Heights Moderate Growth · Padstow Moderate Growth
Property
| Padstow Heights | Padstow | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.54M | $1.62M |
| Median unit price | $994K | $945K |
| House price YoY | 4.4% | -2.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $900 | $900 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.0% | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 45 | 38 |
Median price history
Safety
| Padstow Heights | Padstow | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 78 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 128 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 28 | 121 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 167 | 414 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,308 | 4,459 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Padstow Heights | Padstow | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,043 | 1,030 |
See the full school list on each profile: Padstow Heights · Padstow
Transport
| Padstow Heights | Padstow | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 62 | 95 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 17 | 73 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 70 | 45 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.0 km | 160 m |
Liveability
| Padstow Heights | Padstow | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 28.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 920 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 24 |
| Parks | 3 | 16 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 11 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 12 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.7 km | 10.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 19.3 km | 18.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.3 km | 2.2 km |
Population & growth
| Padstow Heights | Padstow | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,594 | 14,017 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,693 | 14,401 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,000 | 15,600 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.68% | 0.68% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Padstow Heights or Padstow?
Padstow Heights has the higher residential safety score (Padstow Heights 100/100 vs Padstow 78/100).
Which is more affordable, Padstow Heights or Padstow?
Padstow Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.54M versus $1.62M.
Which has better schools, Padstow Heights or Padstow?
Padstow Heights has a higher average school ICSEA (Padstow Heights 1043 vs Padstow 1030; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Padstow Heights or Padstow?
Padstow has the higher transport score (Padstow Heights 62/100 vs Padstow 95/100).
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