The first land grant in the Padstow area  was given in 1819, however, the first established homestead at Padstow Park was not established until 1850s. In the 1880s Sydney property boom there was speculation of a rail line from Sydenham to Liverpool cutting through the district. The large land grants were cut up into various farmlet estates, typically of 5 acres. However the line did not eventuate, and in 1897 there was less than 1/2 doze...read more

The first land grant in the Padstow area was given in 1819, however, the first established homestead at Padstow Park was not established until 1850s. In the 1880s Sydney property boom there was speculation of a rail line from Sydneham to Liverpool cutting through the district. The large land grants were cut up into various farmlet estates, typically of 5 acres. However the line did not eventuate, and in 1897 there was less than 1/2 dozen house...read more