Padbury

WA 6025 • Greater Perth

8,626
Population (2021)
$47,736
Median Income
6.04 km²
Area
$390/wk
Median Rent
SuburbanFamily-FriendlyEstablishedMid-RangeLeafy

About Padbury

Padbury is an established residential suburb in Perth's northern corridor, located approximately 20 kilometres north of the Perth CBD within the City of Joondalup. Covering just over 6 square kilometres, the suburb is compact and well-developed, characterised by mid-century and post-war housing stock on generous suburban blocks. With a population of around 8,626 and a median age of 38, Padbury supports a settled, middle-income community of families and longer-term residents, with median household incomes of around $2,065 per week.

Padbury is well-positioned for everyday conveniences, with easy access to Whitford City Shopping Centre and the popular coastal strip along the northern beaches. Residents enjoy proximity to Hillarys Boat Harbour, the Indian Ocean beaches, and a network of parks and reserves within the suburb itself. Local bus routes and nearby Whitfords commercial precinct keep the suburb well connected, while its combination of affordability, established character, and convenient location make Padbury a practical and popular choice for families seeking a settled lifestyle north of the city.

Padbury falls under postcode 6025 and is governed by Joondalup Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Hillarys electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
6025
Urban Area
Joondalup - South
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-31.81°, 115.77°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
6.04 km²
Elevation
42m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$390
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,000
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
38 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.8%

18 state housing + 8 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
8,183
Census 2021
8,626
5.4% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$40,976
Income 2021
$47,736
16.5% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,645
Born Overseas 2,752

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 935
  • 2. New Zealand 257
  • 3. South Africa 165
  • 4. Scotland 158
  • 5. Ireland 154
  • 6. India 68
  • 7. Zimbabwe 64
  • 8. China 61
  • 9. Germany 56
  • 10. Philippines 43

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 3,824
Australian 2,927
Irish 1,107
Scottish 972
Italian 444
German 318
Dutch 204
Chinese 176
Indian 134
New Zealander 121

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,438
Both parents born in Australia
3,550
Both parents born overseas
1,402
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
50.7%
Christianity
41.2%
Islam
1.2%
Buddhism
1.0%
Hinduism
0.7%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
660 (7.7%)
5-14 years
1,174 (13.6%)
15-19 years
465 (5.4%)
20-24 years
353 (4.1%)
25-34 years
1,128 (13.1%)
35-44 years
1,402 (16.3%)
45-54 years
1,099 (12.7%)
55-64 years
968 (11.2%)
65-74 years
885 (10.3%)
75-84 years
389 (4.5%)
85+ years
104 (1.2%)

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