Padel in Australia — Market Overview 2026
Published 2026-03-10 · Padelnomics Research
Padel in Australia — Market Overview
Australia, as of November 2026: Padelnomics counts 26 padel clubs in 25 cities,with 112 courts counted at 22 of them. The median club whose bookings we can read had 38% of its court hours booked over the last 30 days. Source: Padelnomics, from booking platforms, public map data and federation directories; free to cite under CC BY 4.0.
This overview covers 26 tracked venues across 25 cities in Australia, scored by the padelnomics Score (country average: 90.4/100). Below: top cities ranked by investment potential, and links to each city's detailed analysis.
Market Landscape
Padel is growing rapidly across Australia. The true venue count is likely higher, as independent clubs without public pricing are not always captured.
A score above 65 signals meaningful supply gaps alongside existing demand. Even in regions with established padel infrastructure, venue density per 100,000 residents varies significantly between cities — local analysis pays off.
Key facts
How many padel clubs are there in Australia? 26 clubs across 25 cities, 40 of them on our map with a coordinate and a court count.
How many courts? 112 counted courts at 22 clubs; one court for every 112,862 residents in the cities we track.
Can you book online? 90% of the clubs list their courts on a booking platform we read.
How full are the courts? Median occupancy 38% across 36 of 36 clubs whose bookings we can read, as of 2026-11-09.
What do the clubs take? 3,157,800 AUD in the last thirty days, summed over the 33 measured clubs. Nothing is estimated for the rest.
How big the clubs are
Clubs by court count, for the 40 clubs on our map with a known court count.
Courts per club
Where clubs offer court time
90% of the clubs we know in Australia list their courts on a booking platform we read; the rest take bookings by phone, on their own site, or not publicly at all. Only a club that actually sells there can be measured, and only for those clubs do occupancy and takings appear on this page.
The last 28 days
Takings across the 28 clubs priced in both windows moved +5.2% against the 28 days before; occupancy moved +1.6 pp.
The biggest riser, and the move city by city, are on the Insights home.
Top Cities in Australia
Cities are ranked by padelnomics Score — evaluating investment potential based on supply gaps, catchment reach, market maturity, and sports culture. Higher-scoring cities generally offer the strongest conditions for new facilities.
Each city page includes a market analysis with Padelnomics Score and a pre-configured financial planner seeded with local market data. Detailed pricing, occupancy, and competitor data are part of Padelnomics Research.
Build Your Business Plan for Australia
Every city has a different cost structure, competitive landscape, and customer base. The Padelnomics financial planner lets you model a padel center with real local market data as defaults — then adjust every assumption to match your specific site. From construction costs and court count to revenue projections and payback period, get a data-driven view of your investment before committing capital.
FAQ
How many padel courts are there in Australia?
We currently track 26 padel venues across 25 cities in Australia — and we know the court number for 22 of them (85%), which together hold 112 counted courts. As of 2026-11-09. The actual total may be higher as independent clubs without public pricing are not always captured.
Which city in Australia is best for a padel center?
Our top-ranked city by padelnomics Score is Port Melbourne. The score evaluates investment potential based on supply gaps, catchment reach, market maturity, and sports culture. However, the best city for you depends on land availability, local competition, and your target customer profile. Use the financial planner to model different locations side by side.
What are typical padel court prices in Australia?
Prices vary significantly by city, facility type (indoor vs outdoor), and time of day (peak vs off-peak). City- and venue-level pricing benchmarks — median rates, P25–P75 spreads, and occupancy data — are part of Padelnomics Research.
How fast is padel growing in Australia?
Padel is one of the fastest-growing racquet sports in Europe. With 26 venues tracked across 25 cities, Australia shows significant untapped potential — many locations remain underserved. The sport benefits from a low barrier to entry, high enjoyment factor, and strong word-of-mouth growth among players.
Which cities have the best data coverage?
Cities with higher padelnomics Scores (like Port Melbourne) are typically the strongest economic locations with the densest venue footprint. Browse our Australia market overview to see all cities ranked by score.
Top venues by occupancy
| Venue | Courts | Occupancy (30d) | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|
| ████████████ Padel | 6 | ██% | ██ EUR |
| █████████ Sports | 4 | ██% | ██ EUR |
| ███████ Club | 8 | ██% | ██ EUR |