Padstow Heights facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Padstow HeightsSydney, New South Wales |
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Henry Kendall Avenue, Padstow Heights
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| Population | 3,540 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2211 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 47 m (154 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 22 km (14 mi) south-west of Sydney central business district | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Canterbury-Bankstown | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | East Hills | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Banks | ||||||||||||||
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Padstow Heights is a suburb in Sydney, Australia. It is located about 22 kilometers southwest of the main city center. This area is part of the City of Canterbury-Bankstown local government area. Padstow is a separate suburb to the north. One Tree Point is a small area found within Padstow Heights.
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Exploring Padstow Heights' Location
Padstow Heights is mainly a residential area. It is bordered by Salt Pan Creek to the east. To the south, it meets the Georges River. The Alfords Point Bridge connects Padstow Heights to Alfords Point. This bridge is in the Sutherland Shire area.
Getting Around Padstow Heights
You can travel around Padstow Heights by bus. The U-Go Mobility bus route 927 serves the area. This bus goes from One Tree Point to Padstow railway station.
A Look at Padstow Heights' History
The Padstow area was first called Padstow Park Estate. This name came from a town in Cornwall, England, also called Padstow. The English town was named after "St Petrock." He was an important saint from Cornwall.
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Who Lives in Padstow Heights?
In 2016, a census counted 3,540 people living in Padstow Heights. Most people, about 74.0%, were born in Australia. Also, 73.0% of residents spoke only English at home. Other languages spoken included Greek (5.1%) and Arabic (3.5%). When asked about religion, the most common answers were Catholic (30.3%), Anglican (18.5%), and No Religion (14.9%). Eastern Orthodox was also common at 11.1%.
Well-Known People from Padstow Heights
- Jason Clare – He is a Member of Parliament for the Blaxland area. This means he is elected to represent the people in the federal government. He currently lives in Padstow Heights.
