PADSTOW
Investor score
50
Liveability score
59
Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.
Median price
Real$1,496,750
NSW VG · 2026
Rent yield
Real2.6%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
Real-7.2%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
Est.1.8%
modelled estimate
AI insights for PADSTOW
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
PADSTOW shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.
Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.
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Median rent
$740/wk
NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026
Demand change
+4.7%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
-2.3
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
1.61%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+4.5%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+9.2%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
58 / 100
Strong demand
Supply pipeline
Real1.9%
new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25
Moderate supply
5-year price history
Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources
Market overview
PADSTOW is a metropolitan NSW suburb with moderate capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.
Highlights
- Metro NSW suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
- Rental yield 2.6% with stable tenant demand
- Access to national transport network and amenities
Risk factors
- High entry price may limit buyer pool
- Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$1,898/wk
$95k taxable p.a.
Renters
28.6%
67.5% owner-occupier
Median age
40.0 yrs
Unemployment
2.4%
Population growth
+3.0% p.a.
Investor-owned
20.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
59%
27% apartments
Degree qualified
42.6%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
28.0%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
570 m²
Standard block
Household size
2.6 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
13.3%
Active STR market
Market activity
Distance to CBD
19.3 km
Outer suburbs
Days on market
26 days
Normal turnover
Auction clearance
66.4%
Strong demand
Walkability
5 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
13.0 km
Coastal fringe
NBN technology
FTTCGood — fibre to curb
Population density
2,682/km²
Dense urban
Schools in postcode 2211
🏫Primary (4)
St Therese Catholic Primary School
Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
⭐Special (1)
Government · Yrs U · Major Cities
ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.
Liveability & safety
Safety index
Safe1.9 offences / 100 persons
Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25
School quality
Average5 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
GoodSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
26
/ 100
Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.
Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality
Environmental risk
Flood risk
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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