Padbury (WA)

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According to investigations of ABS demographic releases for the wider region, alongside newly validated addresses sourced by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Padbury has a population calculated to be approximately 9,724 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,098 individuals (12.7%) relative to the Census in 2021, when the population was recorded at 8,626. This population movement is determined from a resident population of 9,714, estimated by Districts using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) coupled with 33 verified new addresses registered post-Census. Such a population count translates to a density of 1,620 persons per square kilometer, a figure that is higher than the typical location analyzed across the country by Districts. The 12.7% rate of expansion in the suburb of Padbury since the 2021 census was quicker than the national trend of 9.3%, as well as the SA3 territory, making it a regional growth leader. The expansion of the population in the suburb of Padbury was chiefly propelled by natural increase, which was responsible for roughly of the overall population gains in recent times.

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Padbury features a highly qualified labor force, strong representation in core services, an unemployment rate of only 3.0%, and an annual employment expansion rate estimated at 3.9%, based on Districts compilations of local statistical data. In March 2026, 5,467 local residents were employed, while the unemployment rate sat 1.2% lower than the Greater Perth metric of 4.2%, and labor force participation was close to typical levels (73.2% compared to 70.2% in Greater Perth). According to Census statistics, a minor 9.0% of workers operated from home, though the influence of pandemic restrictions should be taken into account.

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The most recent postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by Districts for financial year 2023 demonstrate that incomes in the suburb of Padbury are exceptionally high on a national scale, with a median of $58,714 and an average of $78,500. This compares to a median of $60,748 and an average of $80,248 across Greater Perth. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, current projections suggest figures of approximately $65,131 (median) and $87,080 (average) as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual earnings in Padbury were positioned around the 69th percentile across Australia. Looking at income brackets, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings range contains 33.7% of the population (3,276 people), which aligns with wider regional trends where fall into this bracket. Housing costs consume of earnings, while strong household income ranks residents in the nd percentile for disposable funds, and the local SEIFA income metric sits in the th decile.

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Residential architecture in Padbury at the time of the latest Census consisted of 92.3% detached houses and 7.6% alternative housing styles (including semi-detached properties, units, and other formats), compared to 77.8% detached houses and 22.1% alternative styles in the Perth metropolitan area. Home ownership rates in Padbury significantly outpaced the metropolitan average at 32.8%, with the remaining properties occupied by people with mortgages (50.4%) or tenants (16.8%). The median monthly home loan payment in the neighborhood was higher than the Perth metro average at $2,000, while the median weekly rental cost was $390, compared to metropolitan figures of $1,907 and $350. Nationally, Padbury mortgage payments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are higher than the national benchmark of $375.

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Families comprise the bulk of households at 77.3% of the total, which includes 35.8% couples raising children, 28.2% couples without children at home, and 12.1% single parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 22.7% of homes, with single-person households at 20.2% and share houses representing 2.4%. The median household occupancy of 2.6 residents aligns perfectly with the average across Greater Perth.

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Higher education qualifications have been attained by 28.8% of residents aged 15+ in Padbury. Bachelor degrees represent the most common qualification at 20.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees (4.9%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Practical and vocational training is also highly represented, with 39.0% of the population aged 15+ holding technical credentials, comprising advanced diplomas (12.4%) and certificates (26.6%).

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Public transit records show 51 operational transit stops located inside Padbury, consisting of bus services. These stops are linked to 9 distinct routes, which combine to support 1,819 weekly passenger journeys. Local transit connections are classified as excellent, with households situated an average of 197 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential character of the neighborhood, most workers travel out of the area, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 80%, followed by train travel at 13%. Car ownership sits at an average of 1.6 vehicles per household. A minor 9.0% of the workforce operates from home, based on 2021 Census data that could reflect pandemic conditions.

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Assessments of health statistics show positive outcomes throughout Padbury, according to Districts evaluations of mortality rates and the prevalence of long-term illnesses, with both younger and older demographics recording low occurrences of widespread health issues, and private medical insurance uptake is exceptionally high, covering approximately 58% of the population (~5,674 people).

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Padbury exhibits a higher level of cultural diversity than most suburban property markets, with 11.2% of residents using a non-English language at home and 32.8% of the population born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 43.5% of the local population. The most prominent statistical divergence is in Judaism, which is practiced by 0.1% of the population, compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth.

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The median age of 38 years in Padbury is comparable to the Greater Perth median of 37 and matches the national median of 38. Compared to the wider Perth area, Padbury has an elevated proportion of residents aged 35 - 44 (17.3%) but a lower representation of individuals aged 25 - 34 (11.5%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 9.5% to 11.3% of the local population, while the 75 to 84 cohort grew from 4.5% to 6.1%. In contrast, the 55 to 64 group shrank from 11.2% to 9.3%, and the 25 to demographic decreased from to . By Padbury is projected to experience clear changes in its age profile. Leading these changes, the to cohort is expected to grow by ( people), increasing to from while both the to and to age categories are expected to contract.

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Padbury currently has an estimated 680 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 403 children aged 0-2 and 269 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 2% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 2% by 2041 (to approximately 694 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,083. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 13.3 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.