Padstow

NSW 2211 • Greater Sydney

14,017
Population (2021)
$38,636
Median Income
5.40 km²
Area
$470/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyTrain ConnectedMiddle-ClassResidential

About Padstow

Padstow is a comfortable residential suburb in the Canterbury-Bankstown region, where over 14,000 residents enjoy good transport and local amenities. The T3 Bankstown Line provides CBD access, and the suburb maintains a pleasant, family-focused character. The median income reflects solid middle-class demographics.

Padstow Park shopping centre handles local needs, while the restaurants along Alfrieda Street have grown diverse. The swimming pool and parks serve families well. Padstow attracts established families seeking reliable suburban living with train access. It's comfortable Canterbury-Bankstown—practical, pleasant, and well-maintained.

Padstow 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
-33.95°, 151.03°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
5.40 km²
Elevation
17m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    5 Faraday Road Padstow 2211 NSW

🎓 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 by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Padstow Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$470
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,400
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
40 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
8.4%

367 state housing + 32 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
13,306
Census 2021
14,017
5.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$32,292
Income 2021
$38,636
19.6% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 7,885
Born Overseas 5,508

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 1,017
  • 2. Vietnam 633
  • 3. Lebanon 335
  • 4. India 258
  • 5. New Zealand 241
  • 6. Hong Kong 226
  • 7. Philippines 223
  • 8. Egypt 200
  • 9. Indonesia 197
  • 10. England 154

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 2,585
Chinese 2,432
English 2,389
Lebanese 899
Irish 813
Vietnamese 753
Greek 738
Scottish 586
Italian 506
Indian 356

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,719
Both parents born in Australia
8,158
Both parents born overseas
1,467
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
50.6%
No Religion
25.4%
Islam
8.9%
Buddhism
5.8%
Hinduism
2.3%
Sikhism
0.5%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
789 (5.6%)
5-14 years
1,580 (11.3%)
15-19 years
834 (5.9%)
20-24 years
894 (6.4%)
25-34 years
1,866 (13.3%)
35-44 years
1,908 (13.6%)
45-54 years
1,807 (12.9%)
55-64 years
1,964 (14.0%)
65-74 years
1,292 (9.2%)
75-84 years
694 (5.0%)
85+ years
375 (2.7%)

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