Padstow · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Padstow

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Much higher housing costs than most similar areas define Padstow, where the typical monthly mortgage payment is $2,427. This area features a high proportion of large family homes, with nearly 80% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms.

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📍 Padstow, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Padstow sits — Median rent (weekly)

$470 ▲ +38.2%
  • $100–$121: 37 areas
  • $121–$143: 11 areas
  • $143–$164: 27 areas
  • $164–$186: 32 areas
  • $186–$207: 63 areas
  • $207–$229: 57 areas
  • $229–$250: 59 areas
  • $250–$271: 158 areas
  • $271–$293: 106 areas
  • $293–$314: 178 areas
  • $314–$336: 149 areas
  • $336–$357: 207 areas
  • $357–$379: 179 areas
  • $379–$400: 182 areas
  • $400–$421: 312 areas
  • $421–$443: 103 areas
  • $443–$464: 158 areas
  • $464–$486: 69 areas
  • $486–$507: 85 areas
  • $507–$529: 38 areas
  • $529–$550: 32 areas
  • $550–$571: 45 areas
  • $571–$593: 19 areas
  • $593–$614: 34 areas
  • $614–$636: 8 areas
  • $636–$657: 11 areas
  • $657–$679: 5 areas
  • $679–$700: 28 areas

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Padstow — higher than 85% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Padstow$470
2211, NSW $470
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $470, which is well above the national figure of $375. Mortgage payments are also high, with one third of households paying $3,000 or more per month.

$470 ▲ +38.2%

Higher than 85% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $340
  • 2016: $420
  • 2021: $470

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,427 ▲ +12.0%

Higher than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $2,167
  • 2016: $2,167
  • 2021: $2,427

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Padstow, the largest group is $350–$549 at 38%, followed by $550–$749 (27%) and Under $200 (19%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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Padstow splits fairly evenly between $3,000 or more (36%) and $1,800–$2,999 (34%), with $1,000–$1,799 at 17%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting households rose to 28.7% since 2011, while those owning their homes outright fell to 33.7% in the same period. The number of renters is well below the New South Wales average.

28.7% ▲ +23.1%

Higher than 55% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 23.3%
  • 2016: 26.7%
  • 2021: 28.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

33.7% ▼ -12.9%

Higher than 54% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 38.7%
  • 2016: 35.9%
  • 2021: 33.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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Padstow splits fairly evenly between Owned outright (34%) and Owned with a mortgage (34%), with Rented at 29%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes are common here, as 79.6% have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the state average. While 69% of homes are separate houses, this is well below the national figure.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.90
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

69.0% ▼ -4.8%

Lower than 73% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 72.5%
  • 2016: 68.7%
  • 2021: 69.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

79.6% ▲ +4.7%

Higher than 52% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 76.1%
  • 2016: 77.9%
  • 2021: 79.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Padstow, Separate house is the majority at 69%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 23%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Padstow, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 40%, followed by 4 bedrooms (31%) and 2 bedrooms (14%).

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Padstow [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/119011358/padstow/topic/housing-dwellings