Padstow Heights (NSW)

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According to evaluations of ABS demographic releases for the surrounding region, alongside new address details confirmed by Districts post-Census, the suburb of Padstow Heights has an estimated residency of 3,605 individuals as of May 2026. This indicates a minor addition of 11 residents, or 0.3%, from the 2021 Census, which documented a headcount of 3,594. The discrepancy is derived from a base population of 3,593 calculated by Districts using the ABS June 2025 estimated resident population data, supplemented by 14 newly confirmed addresses since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 1,811 individuals per square kilometer, exceeding the typical level of Australian locales examined by Districts. In recent times, the main driver of population gains was overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 80.0% of the total growth.

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The suburb of Padstow Heights boasts a qualified talent pool, with significant representation in critical service fields, an unemployment rate sitting at a mere 2.1%, and an estimated job expansion of 1.4% over the prior year, based on Districts compilation of regional statistics. In March 2026, 2,040 local residents were employed, while the joblessness rate was 2.0% under the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, and labor force participation matched the metropolitan average of 69.1%. Census records show a high percentage of residents working from home at 49.5%, though this metric should be viewed in light of pandemic lockdown measures.

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Taxpayer data from the ATO compiled by Districts for financial year 2023 indicates that the suburb of Padstow Heights has an income level exceeding the national benchmark. Taxpayers in the suburb of Padstow Heights have a median income of $56,787 and an average income of $70,700, compared to Greater Sydney metrics of $60,817 and $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current projections estimate these values at approximately $62,647 for the median and $77,996 for the average as of March 2026. Based on 2021 Census records, household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Padstow Heights rank around the 59th percentile nationally. The weekly income band of $1,500 - 2,999 is the most common, held by 26.8% of residents, representing people, which is close to the metropolitan rate where are in this range. The suburb of Padstow Heights displays strong wealth indicators, with of earners bringing in more than weekly, which helps sustain high-end retail and local services. Expensive housing costs account for of income, yet solid earnings keep disposable income levels at the th percentile, placing the area in the th decile for the SEIFA income index.

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According to the latest Census, the housing layout in the suburb of Padstow Heights consisted of 72.4% standalone houses and 27.6% other housing styles such as townhouses and units, compared to the Sydney metropolitan breakdown of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other housing types. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Padstow Heights were far higher than the Sydney metro average, standing at 41.8%, while the remaining properties were either under mortgage (42.2%) or occupied by tenants (16.0%). The median monthly home loan payment was higher than the Sydney metropolitan average at $2,500, and the median weekly rent was recorded at $495, compared to metropolitan benchmarks of $2,427 and $470. On a national scale, mortgage commitments in the suburb of Padstow Heights are much higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent prices are significantly above the national median of $375.

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Families make up the vast majority of local households at 73.7%, which includes 38.2% couples with children, 25.3% couples without children, and 9.3% single parent arrangements. Non-family households account for the remaining 26.3%, with single occupant households representing 25.1% and group households comprising 1.4%. The median household size of 2.7 residents matches the Greater Sydney average.

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The local area shows some academic challenges, with university completion rates at 25.9%, which is considerably lower than the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This dynamic presents both a difficulty and a focus area for future educational programs. Undergraduate degrees are the most common at 17.9%, followed by postgraduate study at 5.8% and graduate diplomas at 2.2%. Vocational qualifications are prominent, with 37.6% of residents aged 15 and over holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.9% and certificates at 25.7%.

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Public transit records show 18 active passenger stops operating in the suburb of Padstow Heights, consisting of bus services. These stops are serviced by 12 different routes, which offer a total of 747 weekly passenger journeys. Transit accessibility is good, with residents living an average of 225 meters from the nearest stop. As the area is predominantly residential, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary transit method at 89%, while 7% use trains. Households average 1.5 motor vehicles, which is above the metropolitan average. A high 49.5% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.

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Health indicators demonstrate favorable outcomes for residents of the suburb of Padstow Heights, with mortality rates and illness data analyzed by Districts matching national averages. The rate of common health issues is low within the general population, though it is higher than the Australian average among older, vulnerable groups. Private health insurance coverage is high, representing approximately 55% of the total population, which translates to around 1,978 people. This compares to 59.9% across the broader Greater Sydney area.

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The suburb of Padstow Heights exhibits greater cultural diversity than most local property markets, with 24.2% of the population born outside Australia and 26.2% using a language other than English in their homes. The main religious affiliation is Christianity, representing 72.1% of residents in the suburb of Padstow Heights, compared to 49.2% for the Greater Sydney region.

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With a median age of 44, the suburb of Padstow Heights is older than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national benchmark of 38. The cohort aged 85 and over is highly represented at 6.2% of the population relative to Greater Sydney, whereas the group aged 25 - 34 is less common at 10.1%. Since the 2021 Census, the 65 to 74 age group has expanded from 9.0% to 10.4% of the population, whereas the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 13.0% to 11.8%. Demographic projections suggest the age distribution in the suburb of Padstow Heights will change considerably by 2041. The group aged 85 and over will lead this change, growing by 79%, representing people, to reach from . This aging shift is clear, with residents aged and over representing of the projected population increase. Conversely, the cohorts aged to and to are expected to contract.

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Padstow Heights currently has an estimated 176 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 117 children aged 0-2 and 78 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 4% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 14% by 2041 (to approximately 151 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 319. Birth rates in the area have averaged 12.7 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a high rate (among the top 30% of areas assessed nationally).