Average rent in Padbury, WA2026

Padbury sits in the Joondalup local government area, 18km from the Perth CBD, with a population of around 8,626 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $390/week — above the Western Australia state median of $337/week. 16% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$390/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
8,626

ABS 2021

Median age
38
Distance to Perth
18 km
Households renting
16%
Separate houses
92%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
32%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Joondalup

Renting in Padbury

Padbury commands one of the higher rent points in Western Australia, with the typical renter paying $390/week — about 16% above the state median of $337/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (82% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (92%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 8,626, the median age is 38, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Padbury is 18km from Perth. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Padbury?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Padbury, WA was $390. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Padbury rent compare to Western Australia?+
The Western Australia state median weekly rent was $337 at the 2021 Census, while Padbury came in at $390 — 16% above. Padbury sits 18km from Perth, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 92% separate houses and 0% flats).
Which suburbs near Padbury have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Padbury's $390/week (ABS 2021): Fremantle, Beeliar - Wattleup, O'Connor (WA). On the higher end, you've got Greenwood - Warwick, Gelorup - Stratham, Currambine - Kinross. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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