Edgecliff vs Paddington
The verdict
Paddington is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.66M versus $3.71M in Edgecliff. Edgecliff rates higher for transport (98 vs 88). Edgecliff has a shorter estimated CBD commute (14 vs 19 min). On the separate residential safety score, Edgecliff rates higher (100 vs 74/100 in Paddington).
Scores
| Edgecliff | Paddington | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 93 |
| Transport | 98 | 88 |
| Education | 92 | 92 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Edgecliff | Paddington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,499 | 12,701 |
| Median age | 39 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,321 | $3,131 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 69.9% | 74.8% |
| Born in Australia | 58.1% | 65.4% |
| Avg household size | 1.9 | 2.1 |
Growth: Edgecliff Stable · Paddington Stable
Property
| Edgecliff | Paddington | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.71M | $3.66M |
| Median unit price | $1.38M | $981K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 0.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,500 | $1,650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 57 | 60 |
Median price history
Safety
| Edgecliff | Paddington | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 74 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 157 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 94 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 360 | 157 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,643 | 4,338 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Edgecliff | Paddington | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,217 | 1,166 |
See the full school list on each profile: Edgecliff · Paddington
Transport
| Edgecliff | Paddington | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 98 | 88 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 14 | 26 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 14 | 19 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 60 m | 870 m |
Liveability
| Edgecliff | Paddington | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.9°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,213 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 9 | 44 |
| Parks | 1 | 20 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | 25 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.8 km | 4.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 2.9 km | 2.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.1 km | 4.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.4 km | 780 m |
Population & growth
| Edgecliff | Paddington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,499 | 12,701 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,540 | 13,350 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,720 | 13,740 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.41% | 1.25% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Edgecliff or Paddington?
Edgecliff has the higher residential safety score (Edgecliff 100/100 vs Paddington 74/100).
Which is more affordable, Edgecliff or Paddington?
Paddington is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.66M versus $3.71M.
Which has better schools, Edgecliff or Paddington?
Edgecliff has a higher average school ICSEA (Edgecliff 1217 vs Paddington 1166; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Edgecliff or Paddington?
Edgecliff has the higher transport score (Edgecliff 98/100 vs Paddington 88/100).
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