Paddington vs Woollahra
The verdict
Paddington is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.60M versus $4.67M in Woollahra. Woollahra is closer to the coast (2.9 km vs 4.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Woollahra rates higher (98 vs 74/100 in Paddington).
Scores
| Paddington | Woollahra | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 93 |
| Transport | 88 | 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
| Paddington | Woollahra | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,701 | 7,189 |
| Median age | 38 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,131 | $3,013 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 74.8% | 72.3% |
| Born in Australia | 65.4% | 63.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.2 |
Growth: Paddington Stable · Woollahra Stable
Property
| Paddington | Woollahra | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.60M | $4.67M |
| Median unit price | $982K | $1.46M |
| House price YoY | 9.0% | -10.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,497 | $1,600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 35 | 38 |
Median price history
Safety
| Paddington | Woollahra | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 74 | 98 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 157 | 70 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 94 | 83 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 165 | 125 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,897 | 3,645 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Paddington | Woollahra | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,165 | 1,182 |
See the full school list on each profile: Paddington · Woollahra
Transport
| Paddington | Woollahra | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 88 | 88 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 26 | 27 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 19 | 23 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 870 m | 630 m |
Liveability
| Paddington | Woollahra | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 44 | 13 |
| Parks | 20 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 179 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.3 km | 2.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 2.3 km | 3.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.0 km | 2.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 780 m | 2.2 km |
Population & growth
| Paddington | Woollahra | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,701 | 7,189 |
| Estimated 2025 | 13,350 | 7,469 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,740 | 7,763 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.25% | 0.96% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Paddington or Woollahra?
Woollahra has the higher residential safety score (Paddington 74/100 vs Woollahra 98/100).
Which is more affordable, Paddington or Woollahra?
Paddington is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.60M versus $4.67M.
Which has better schools, Paddington or Woollahra?
Woollahra has a higher average school ICSEA (Paddington 1165 vs Woollahra 1182; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Paddington or Woollahra?
Paddington and Woollahra have similar transport scores.
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