Padstow
NSW 2211 · Canterbury-Bankstown
14,017 (2021) → 14,401 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 is a moderate growth suburb in Canterbury-Bankstown, NSW 2211, about 18km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.64M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 95/100, and is about 11km inland. Padstow has an overall score of 86/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 78/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2211 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (7.26%), Vietnam (4.52%), Lebanon (2.39%), India (1.84%), New Zealand (1.72%)
Top languages: Arabic (7.81%), Cantonese (7.01%), Mandarin (6.48%), Vietnamese (5.45%), Greek (3.26%)
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 1038 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Therese Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1079
- Padstow North Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1036
- Padstow Park Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1019
- Caroline Chisholm SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1004
Nearby (within 10km)
- Southside Montessori SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.1kmICSEA 1110
- Riverwood Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 958
- Revesby Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 999
- St Luke's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1091
- Sir Joseph Banks High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 949
- Broderick Gillawarna SchoolCombined · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1005
- Padstow Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1053
- Revesby South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1041
- Bankstown Hospital SchoolCombined · Government · 2.1km
- Peakhurst West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1023
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1083
- Bankstown South Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 999
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
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
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
Is Padstow safe?
Padstow has a residential safety score of 78/100, 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 3,917 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Padstow?
In Padstow, the median house price is $1.64M and the median unit price is $951K. Median weekly house rent is $850.
How far is Padstow from Sydney CBD?
Padstow is about 18.3 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 45 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Padstow?
Padstow has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1035 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Padstow?
Padstow has a transport score of 95/100, including 1 train station and 73 bus stops.