PADSTOW

Sydney South
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House Median
This suburb $1,585,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $935,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 4,751
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 17.4%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 14,017
Density 2,595.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney South
State New South Wales

PADSTOW Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $1,585,000
House Sales Volume 63 sales
Unit Median $935,000
Unit Sales Volume -
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House $600/wk
3 Bed House $800/wk
2 Bed Unit No data
3 Bed Unit No data
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

PADSTOW Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Relatively Safe
Crime rate: 4,751 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.72x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

PADSTOW 4,751/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

PADSTOW has a crime rate below the NSW average, indicating generally good safety conditions. However, it's still advisable to maintain basic safety awareness and secure personal belongings.

PADSTOW Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

14,017
Total Population
2,595
people/km² density
17.4%
Chinese Population
Well above average

Major Ethnicities

1
Australia
2,585 people
18.4%
2
China
2,432 people
17.4%
3
England
2,389 people
17.0%
4
Lebanon
899 people
6.4%
5
Ireland
813 people
5.8%

Transport

28.5 km
to Sydney CBD
32 min
drive to CBD
64 min
transit to CBD
Has Station
in this suburb

Local Schools

No school data available for this area

PADSTOW Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 5 neighbouring suburbs

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About PADSTOW

Padstow is located in Southern Sydney, approximately 28.5km from CBD, about 64 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 14,017 with a density of 2595 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $1,585,000, on par with Sydney average; unit median $935,000, above Sydney average.

Education: No high schools in this suburb.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 4751 per 100,000, 0.72x the NSW average, a very safe area.

Demographics: Australian comprises 18.44%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Chinese (17.35%) and English (17.04%), notable Chinese community.

Transport: Has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Padstow has a house median of $1,585,000 and unit median of $935,000. Property prices are close to Sydney median levels.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Padstow has a crime rate of 4751 per 100,000, which is 0.72x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.

Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Catholic schools: La Salle Catholic College, 2024 HSC results: 50 Distinguished Achievers, 1 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 59.2 (neighbouring suburb). Independent schools: St Charbel's College, 2024 HSC results: 56 Distinguished Achievers, 2 All Rounders, 1 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 66.3 (neighbouring suburb).

According to ABS 2021 Census, Padstow has a population of 14,017, with Chinese comprising 17.40%. Moderate Chinese population with established community presence. Main ethnic groups: Aust (18.44%), Chinese (17.35%), English (17.04%), Lebanese (6.41%), Irish (5.80%).

Padstow is approximately 28.5km from Sydney CBD, about 32 minutes by car or 64 minutes by public transport. This suburb has a train station on the T8 Airport & South Line line(s). Outer ring suburb, moderate commute time.