Padbury
WA 6025 · Joondalup
8,626 (2021) → 9,417 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Padbury is a moderate growth suburb in Joondalup, WA 6025, about 18km from Perth CBD. Recent property sales in Padbury are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 8 schools, a transport score of 73/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Padbury has an overall score of 75/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (10.84%), New Zealand (2.98%), South Africa (1.91%), Scotland (1.83%), Ireland (1.79%)
Top languages: Mandarin (0.96%), Italian (0.79%), Spanish (0.71%), German (0.65%), Afrikaans (0.48%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
WAdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the police-region average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same region share the same figures.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: WA Police (regional aggregate) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1045 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Padbury Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1111
- Bambara Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1072
- South Padbury Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1070
- Padbury Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1060
- West Coast Language Development CentrePrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1035
- St Stephen's School - Early Learning CentrePrimary · Independent
- School Of Special Educational Needs: SensoryPrimary · Government
- School of Special Educational Needs: Behaviour and EngagementSecondary · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Duncraig Senior High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1077
- Hillarys Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1091
- Creaney Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1062
- Creaney Education Support CentrePrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1064
- West Coast Secondary Education Support CentreSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1024
- St Stephen's SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1117
- Craigie Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1029
- Springfield Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1061
- Dalmain Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1079
- Glengarry Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1098
- Whitford Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1095
- St Mark's Anglican Community SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.7kmICSEA 1113
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for WA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Padbury
Is Padbury safe?
Padbury has a residential safety score of 70/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 6,424 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Padbury from Perth CBD?
Padbury is about 18.2 km from Perth CBD, an estimated 67 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Padbury?
Padbury has 8 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1070 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Padbury?
Padbury has a transport score of 73/100 and 50 bus stops.