# Housing & Dwellings — Padstow

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

Area: Padstow (Suburb / Locality)

Typical monthly mortgage payments in Padstow reach $2,400, which is well above the national figure of $1,863. This high cost of living is mirrored in the rental market, where prices are among the highest for similar areas. Most people live in larger family homes, though a high number of residents rent their properties.

Weekly rent is $470, which is a little above the state figure and well above the national average. Mortgage costs are also high, with a typical monthly payment of $2,400, a figure much higher than most similar areas.

Family-sized living is common in Padstow, as 79.3% of homes have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the state average. While 67.6% are separate houses, the number of people per bedroom is much higher than in most areas.

Renting is much more common here than in most areas, with 32.4% of households renting. This is almost equal to the state average, while 32.1% of homes are owned outright.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $470 | +42.4% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $2,400 | +10.8% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.90 | -18.2% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 32.4% | +23.5% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 32.1% | -12.2% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 67.6% | -3.4% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 79.3% | +5.6% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned with a mortgage 32.7%, Rented 32.4%, Owned outright 32.1%, Other tenure 1.4%, Not stated 1.3%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 67.6%, Townhouse / semi-detached 26.0%, Flat or apartment 6.1%, Other dwelling 0.2%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 40.1%, 4 bedrooms 30.0%, 2 bedrooms 14.2%, 5 or more 9.3%, 1 bedroom 4.9%, Studio / none 0.3%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 36.6%, $550–$749 25.6%, Under $200 18.2%, $200–$349 9.2%, $750 or more 5.5%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $3,000 or more 33.5%, $1,800–$2,999 31.7%, $1,000–$1,799 16.4%, Under $1,000 11.8%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL13131/padstow/topic/housing-dwellings