Padstow Heights, NSW 2211 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Padstow Heights is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2211, home to 3,594 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area and roughly 19 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,594
- Median age
- 44 years
- Median household income
- $1,938 /week
- Median personal income
- $841 /week
- Median family income
- $2,484 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Canterbury-Bankstown
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Inner South West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Watson
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $495 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,500
- Rent share of household income
- 26%
Schools
- Padstow Heights Public School
- Padstow Park Public School
- Revesby South Public School
- Peakhurst West Public School
- Padstow North Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 33 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 126 bus stops
- St Therese Primary School, Chamberlain Rd
- Chamberlain Rd Opp St Therese Primary School
- Alma Rd At Wyatt Av
- Alma Rd Opp Wyatt Av
- Padstow Station, Platform 2
Lifestyle & amenities
- 10 cafés
- 22 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 41 parks and reserves
- 3 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 5 supermarkets
- 19 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 19.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 45.7% of the 1,647 resolvable premises in Padstow Heights. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 45.7%
- Fibre to the Curb: 44.2%
- Fibre to the Building: 10.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 592 across postcode 2211 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 19% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 179 violent offences, 176 theft, 59 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Padstow Heights?
Padstow Heights (NSW 2211) had 3,594 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 44. It sits within the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area.
What is the median rent in Padstow Heights?
The median advertised rent in Padstow Heights is $495/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Padstow Heights?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Padstow Heights covering government sectors. Nearest include: Padstow Heights Public School (0.6 km), Padstow Park Public School (0.7 km), Revesby South Public School (1.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Padstow Heights?
Padstow Heights is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (45.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Padstow Heights?
Across postcode 2211, 592 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (179), theft (176), vehicle theft (59). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Padstow Heights?
In Padstow Heights, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (19.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Padstow Heights?
128 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Padstow Heights centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 33 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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