Padstow Heights, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Padstow Heights, in the Canterbury-Bankstown Council local government area.
| Locality | Padstow Heights |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Canterbury-Bankstown Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.97047 |
| Longitude | 151.03488 |
| Population | 3,494 |
| Density | 1449.8 /km² |
| Area | 2.4 km² |
| Elevation | 38 m |
| Postcode | 2211 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 20 km southwest |
Padstow Heights is a locality in the Canterbury-Bankstown Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,494. The locality covers an area of 2.4 km², giving a population density of about 1449.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 38 m above sea level. It lies approximately 20 km southwest of Sydney. Padstow Heights is located at 33.9705°S, 151.0349°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2211.
Padstow Heights unfolds across a terrain that gently slopes towards the shimmering expanse of the Georges River, its character defined by a tapestry of established residential streets and pockets of native bushland. It lies 4.9 km south-south-west of Punchbowl, NSW (from Punchbowl, NSW: bearing 199°T), and is situated 12.5 km south of Auburn. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, carries the subtle, sweet perfume of eucalypts mingling with the damp, earthy scent rising from the riverbanks after a brief shower. Mature trees, their branches reaching like weathered arms, cast long, dancing shadows across neat lawns and weathered brick homes, creating a dappled light that imbues the neighbourhood with a quiet, almost contemplative atmosphere. The distant hum of traffic from arterial roads is a muted counterpoint to the more immediate chorus of kookaburras and the rustle of unseen creatures in the undergrowth, a constant reminder of the wildness that still presses in at the edges of this suburban landscape.
Historically, the land that is now Padstow Heights was part of a broader agricultural district, its fertile soils once yielding crops before the march of development began in earnest. The proximity to the Georges River, a vital artery for early settlers and a source of sustenance, shaped its early trajectory, with small holdings and family farms dotting the landscape. While the sprawling market gardens and orchards have largely receded, replaced by the steady growth of housing estates, a legacy of connection to the land persists. The local economy now leans towards services and retail, with a modest commercial centre catering to the daily needs of residents, though the memory of a more agrarian past can still be felt in the names of streets and the enduring presence of mature fruit trees in older gardens. The river itself remains a focal point, its foreshore a popular spot for recreation, drawing families and fishermen to its banks, a testament to its enduring allure for the people of Padstow Heights.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Padstow Heights, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Padstow Heights, in the Canterbury-Bankstown Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Padstow Heights includes the postcode (2211), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Canterbury-Bankstown Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Padstow Heights is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |