Padbury, WA 6388
A well-connected Perth pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- City fringe
- $390/wk Median
- 16.4% Renters
Padbury Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 8.6k
- Median age
- 38
- Median weekly rent
- $390
- To the CBD
- 18.4km
- Walkability
- 7.3
- Schools within 3 km
- 5
ABS 2021 Census
Padbury Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Cafés
Renters here point to the café scene first — a handful of well-loved spots that fill up fast on weekends and know regulars by name.
Work & Connectivity
Good fibre coverage and a growing number of co-working spaces make this a popular choice for renters working from home.
Arts & Culture
A modest but genuine arts scene — a community gallery, the odd pop-up exhibition, and a local hall that hosts markets and events.
Fitness & Outdoors
An active local culture shows up early — running groups, outdoor bootcamps and a steady stream of cyclists on the main roads at sunrise.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Padbury is one of Perth's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 8,626 residents, a smaller but steady 16.4% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $390 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Padbury
Padbury Reserve
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Padbury Plaza
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Padbury
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Padbury
Real questions renters ask before moving to Padbury.
Is Padbury family-friendly for renters?
Padbury has around 5 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $390/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Perth.
Is Padbury walkable?
Padbury carries a walkability score of 7.3/10 — a car helps for some trips, but plenty of daily life is still walkable.
How far is Padbury from the Perth CBD?
Padbury is approximately 18km from the Perth CBD. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 28-43 minutes.
How much does it cost to rent in Padbury?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Padbury is $390. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $390 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
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