Padel arrived in Australia later than in Europe, but the growth curve since 2020 has been steep. From a handful of courts in Sydney and Melbourne, the sport has spread to Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and regional centres, with new clubs opening regularly. Australia now has one of the fastest-growing padel communities outside of southern Europe.
The governing body
Padel Australia is the national governing body, affiliated with the International Padel Federation (FIP). It oversees player ratings, sanctions national championships, and works with state sport bodies to grow the game at grassroots level. State-level associations (e.g. Padel NSW, Padel Victoria) handle regional competitions and accredited coaching programmes.
Where courts are concentrated
New South Wales and Victoria have the highest court count, driven by population density and strong club sport cultures. Queensland is growing quickly, with warm weather making outdoor courts viable year-round. Western Australia and South Australia have smaller but active communities. Many courts operate inside existing tennis clubs that have converted one or two courts, so checking Tennis Australia affiliated clubs is a practical way to find nearby facilities.
Why Australia is an attractive market
Australian sporting culture places high value on social, mixed-gender participation — a strong fit for padel's doubles format and americano events. The existing tennis infrastructure (courts, clubs, members already paying for racquet sport) gives padel a natural growth channel that many Australian and European markets lacked. Court supply is still well behind latent demand in most major cities, which means well-run clubs are filling courts quickly.
How to find a club
The Padel Australia website lists affiliated clubs by state. Many clubs also list on Playtomic, making court availability visible directly in the app. For players who haven't tried the sport, most Australian clubs offer introductory sessions — a useful first step before committing to equipment.