PADDINGTON
PADDINGTON Property Overview
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About PADDINGTON
Paddington is located in Eastern Sydney, approximately 2.8km from CBD, about 19 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 12,701 with a density of 7808 people/km².
Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $3,638,000, above Sydney average; unit median $794,000, on par with Sydney average.
Education: No high schools in this suburb.
Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 4937 per 100,000, 0.74x the NSW average, a very safe area.
Demographics: English comprises 40.48%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (26.75%) and Irish (16.80%).
Transport: Neighbouring suburb has a train station.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Paddington has a house median of $3,638,000 and unit median of $794,000. Property prices are significantly above Sydney median, a premium residential area.
According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Paddington has a crime rate of 4937 per 100,000, which is 0.74x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.
Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Independent schools: Sydney Grammar School, 2024 HSC results: 768 Distinguished Achievers, 76 All Rounders, 37 Top Achievers, 7 First in Course, AU Guide Score 97.0 (neighbouring suburb).
According to ABS 2021 Census, Paddington has a population of 12,701, with Chinese comprising 3.60%. Lower Chinese proportion, suitable for families seeking integration into local community. Main ethnic groups: English (40.48%), Aust (26.75%), Irish (16.80%), Scottish (12.80%), Italian (4.91%).
Paddington is approximately 2.8km from Sydney CBD, about 10 minutes by car or 19 minutes by public transport. No train station in this suburb, but neighbouring suburbs have stations available. Close to city centre, very convenient commute.