Canterbury-Bankstown City Council
Padstow Heights
Padstow Heights at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
3,594
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Padstow Heights.
Padstow Heights (2211) sits in the Canterbury-Bankstown region of NSW.
Padstow Heights has roughly 3,594 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Padstow Heights scores 6/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 13 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Padstow Heights's population at 3,594, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,594
Median age
44
Family households
74%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$470/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$495/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
3,594
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
47
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
6
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Padstow Heights.
Local schools for Padstow Heights
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Padstow Heights Public School
Lugarno Public School
Peakhurst West Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Padstow Heights.
- What is the Padstow Heights postcode?
- Padstow Heights is in the 2211 postcode, in NSW, in the Canterbury-Bankstown City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Padstow Heights?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $470, for units it's $495.
- What schools are in Padstow Heights?
- There are 20 schools serving Padstow Heights on this page, including Padstow Heights Public School, St Therese Catholic Primary School, Lugarno Public School.
- How walkable is Padstow Heights?
- Padstow Heights has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Padstow Heights?
- Padstow Heights is close to Lugarno, Peakhurst Dc, Peakhurst, Revesby Heights, Peakhurst Heights.
- What is the population of Padstow Heights?
- Padstow Heights has approximately 3,594 residents. The median age is 44.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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