Padstow Heights
NSW 2211 · Canterbury-Bankstown
3,594 (2021) → 3,693 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area (est. 399,994 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Padstow Heights is a moderate growth suburb in Canterbury-Bankstown, NSW 2211, about 19km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.64M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 62/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Padstow Heights has an overall score of 72/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2211 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (2.73%), England (2.06%), New Zealand (1.45%), Greece (1.28%), Philippines (1.14%)
Top languages: Greek (4.95%), Arabic (4.76%), Mandarin (2.48%), Cantonese (2.14%), Macedon (1.75%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
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: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1041 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Padstow Heights Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1053
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Therese Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.8kmICSEA 1079
- Peakhurst West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1023
- Padstow Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1019
- Revesby South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1041
- De La Salle College, Revesby HeightsSecondary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1065
- Lugarno Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1099
- Peakhurst South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1061
- Picnic Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1101
- Picnic Point High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1018
- Aspect South East Sydney SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 1067
- Georges River College Peakhurst CampusSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1008
- Southside Montessori SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1110
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
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
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Padstow Heights
Is Padstow Heights safe?
Padstow Heights has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 1,224 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Padstow Heights?
In Padstow Heights, the median house price is $1.64M and the median unit price is $1.02M. Median weekly house rent is $850.
How far is Padstow Heights from Sydney CBD?
Padstow Heights is about 19.3 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 70 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Padstow Heights?
Padstow Heights has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1053 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Padstow Heights?
Padstow Heights has a transport score of 62/100 and 17 bus stops.