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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)

86
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

14,017
Population
$1.62M
Median house (2025)
78
Safety score
95
Transport score

Padstow is a moderate growth suburb in Canterbury-Bankstown, NSW 2211, about 18km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.62M 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.

18.3 km
To Sydney CBD
10.8 km
To coast
$900/wk
Median rent (house)
160 m
To nearest station

Demographics

14,017
Population
40
Median age
2.8
Avg household

Age distribution

Canterbury-Bankstown LGA population (est. 2025)399,994
Median household income (weekly)$1,891
vs NSW median+2.2%
Bachelor degree or higher44.0%
Born in Australia56.3%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse3,229 / 291 / 1,241

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

$1.62M-2.8%
Median house (2025)
$945K+20.6%
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$900 / $640 wk
Rental yield (house)2.9%
Days on market (house)38 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

78
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

18
Break & enter dwelling128/100k
13
Steal from dwelling93/100k
17
Motor vehicle theft121/100k
58
Domestic assault414/100k
3
Robbery21/100k
30
Non-domestic assault214/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 625 (all categories, latest year)4,459 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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 2025

Schools

70

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

256
Within 10km4 in suburb
3
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1038 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Therese Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1080
  • Padstow North Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1030
  • Padstow Park Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1021
  • Caroline Chisholm SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 987

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Southside Montessori SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.1kmICSEA 1118
  • Riverwood Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 952
  • Revesby Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 998
  • St Luke's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1080
  • Sir Joseph Banks High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 951
  • Broderick Gillawarna SchoolCombined · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 998
  • Padstow Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1043
  • Revesby South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1042
  • Bankstown Hospital SchoolCombined · Government · 2.1km
  • Peakhurst West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1022
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1082
  • De La Salle College, Revesby HeightsSecondary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1059

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

95
1Train
73Bus
CBD commute (est.)45 min (train)
Peak train frequency46/hr
Nearest train stationPadstow (160 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

28.8°C
Summer max
17.8°C
Winter max
920mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

94 in suburbSupermarkets
3924 in suburbCafes/Rest.
4216 in suburbParks
2411 in suburbPlaygrounds
6512 in suburbPools
83 in suburbGyms
2Dog parks
55 in suburbGPs
83 in suburbPharmacies
51 in suburbChildcare
21 in suburbLibraries
10323 in suburbSports fields
32 in suburbVets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalBankstown-Lidcombe Hospital (2.2 km)
Nearest vet200 m
Nearest airportSydney (13.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

39

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

8
Gyms
4
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
103
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

41

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

42
Parks
7
Nature reserves
26
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
2
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
2
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

13

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
2
Libraries
0
Arts centres
5
Landmarks

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

19

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
2
Clubs RSL/Leagues
5
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.21

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

54

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

7
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
4
OSHC
Total services12
Exceeding NQS or above3 of 12 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.86

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate0.68%
Projected population 204115,600
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Canterbury-Bankstown

Revesby$1.58M96transportPadstow Heights$1.55M62transportRiverwood$1.72M96transportRevesby Heights$1.60M79transportPunchbowl (Canterbury-Bankstown)$1.39M89transportBankstown$1.43M96transport

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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 4,459 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Padstow?

In Padstow, the median house price is $1.62M and the median unit price is $945K. Median weekly house rent is $900.

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 1030 (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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.