Padstow Heights

NSW 2211 • Greater Sydney

3,594
Population (2021)
$43,732
Median Income
1.93 km²
Area
$495/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyEstablishedMulticulturalLeafySuburban

About Padstow Heights

Padstow Heights is a residential suburb in Sydney's south-west, situated within the Canterbury-Bankstown Council area approximately 22 kilometres from the CBD. Home to around 3,594 residents, the suburb sits at a modest elevation and is characterised by a mature, established streetscape of predominantly detached houses on generous blocks. With a median age of 44 and a median household income of $1,938 per week, it attracts long-term owner-occupier families seeking space and quiet within reach of the city.

Padstow Heights benefits from its proximity to Padstow Station on the T8 Airport and South Line, giving residents rail access to the city and airport. The nearby Padstow town centre provides everyday shopping, cafes, and services, while the suburb's leafy streets and low-density feel make it popular with families. Its multicultural character — with strong English, Australian, Greek, and Lebanese heritage communities — adds to a diverse and welcoming neighbourhood atmosphere.

Padstow Heights falls under postcode 2211 and is governed by Canterbury-Bankstown Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the East Hills electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2211
Urban Area
Bankstown - South
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.97°, 151.03°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
1.93 km²
Elevation
51m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Padstow
1.5 km
18 min

Bus Services

  • Route 929, 930 — Padstow Station / Bankstown 5-10 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
22 km
By Train
40-45 min to Central via T8 Airport & South Line from Padstow
By Car (Peak)
35-55 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
25-35 min

🛣️ Close to M5 Motorway via Milperra Road; Padstow station is a short bus or drive away

Walkability Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car or short bus trip to Padstow town centre; streets are quiet and residential

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Padstow Heights by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Padstow Heights Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Padstow Heights" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$495
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,500
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
44 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
2.8%

0 state housing + 35 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,540
Census 2021
3,594
1.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$34,268
Income 2021
$43,732
27.6% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,638
Born Overseas 843

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 98
  • 2. England 74
  • 3. New Zealand 52
  • 4. Greece 46
  • 5. Philippines 41
  • 6. Lebanon 37
  • 7. Egypt 35
  • 8. North Macedonia 27
  • 9. Italy 26
  • 10. Hong Kong 25

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,085
Australian 977
Irish 319
Greek 299
Scottish 228
Chinese 217
Lebanese 203
Italian 174
German 102
Macedonian 99

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,596
Both parents born in Australia
1,321
Both parents born overseas
437
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
68.3%
No Religion
20.9%
Islam
3.8%
Buddhism
0.9%
Hinduism
0.8%
Sikhism
0.1%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
183 (5.1%)
5-14 years
425 (11.8%)
15-19 years
208 (5.8%)
20-24 years
223 (6.2%)
25-34 years
369 (10.3%)
35-44 years
397 (11.0%)
45-54 years
468 (13.0%)
55-64 years
440 (12.2%)
65-74 years
326 (9.1%)
75-84 years
331 (9.2%)
85+ years
234 (6.5%)

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