Padstow at a glance
Median house
$1,457,500
+5.6% year on year
Median unit
$840,500
Days on market
44
Average to sell
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
14.0k
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Padstow.
The postcode for Padstow is 2211 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
The median house price in Padstow is $1,457,500.
Padstow (2211) sits in the Canterbury-Bankstown region of NSW. The median house here is $1,457,500, above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +5.6% over the past year, ahead of the NSW average (3%).
Padstow has roughly 14,017 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot. Listings here typically sell in 44 days, slower than the NSW average of 32.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Padstow scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
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 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Padstow's population at 14,017, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (65% own, 32% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
14,017
Median age
40
Family households
76%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,457,500 on a typical sale, above the NSW median. Units come in around $840,500, roughly 42% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+5.6%). Days on market run long (44 days), so well-priced listings still need patience.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $292,000. Prices sit above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Days on market are running long here (44 days), so realistic pricing and patient marketing matter. Twelve-month growth is +5.6%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,457,500
+5.6% over the past year. Median unit price $840,500.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$470/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$470/wk
Owner occupied
65%
Renter occupied
32%
At a deeper level
$1,457,500
+5.6% annual growth
$840,500
44
Average days to sell
14,017
Median age: 40
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.68% (median rent $470/wk against a $1,457,500 price tag). Units yield 2.91% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 32% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +5.6% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20241.68%
Based on $1,457,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.91%
Based on $840,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024+5.6%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202665%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202444 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +5.6%/yr
2021
$1.1M
5-year change
+31%
2026
$1.5M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
625
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.
100
30
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Padstow.
Local schools for Padstow
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Government School Catchment
Padstow Park Public School
Padstow North Public School
Revesby Public School
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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.
- What is the median house price in Padstow?
- The median house price in Padstow, NSW 2211 is $1,457,500. The median unit price is $840,500. Annual growth is +5.6%.
- What is the Padstow postcode?
- Padstow is in the 2211 postcode, in NSW, in the Canterbury-Bankstown City Council region.
- Where is Padstow?
- Padstow is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2211. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Canterbury-Bankstown City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Padstow?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $470, for units it's $470.
- What schools are in Padstow?
- There are 20 schools serving Padstow on this page, including Padstow Park Public School, Padstow North Public School, Southside Montessori School.
- How walkable is Padstow?
- Padstow has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 30, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Padstow?
- Padstow is close to Revesby, Revesby North, Riverwood, Revesby Heights, Peakhurst Dc.
- What is the population of Padstow?
- The population of Padstow is approximately 14,017 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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