Paddington vs Red Hill (Brisbane)
The verdict
Paddington and Red Hill (Brisbane) are broadly similar across the available metrics.
Scores
PaddingtonRed Hill (Brisbane)
| Paddington | Red Hill (Brisbane) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 92 |
| Transport | 85 | 85 |
| Education | 92 | 91 |
| 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 | Red Hill (Brisbane) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,063 | 5,834 |
| Median age | 34 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,775 | $2,367 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 69.9% | 67.6% |
| Born in Australia | 76.5% | 74.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.4 |
Growth: Paddington — · Red Hill (Brisbane) —
Property
| Paddington | Red Hill (Brisbane) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $860 | $800 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Paddington | Red Hill (Brisbane) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 927 | 926 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 419 | 411 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 6,145 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Paddington | Red Hill (Brisbane) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,136 | 1,110 |
See the full school list on each profile: Paddington · Red Hill (Brisbane)
Transport
| Paddington | Red Hill (Brisbane) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 85 | 85 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 48 | 41 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 21 | 21 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.2 km | 1.8 km |
Liveability
| Paddington | Red Hill (Brisbane) | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 55 | 10 |
| Parks | 8 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 17 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 15.6 km | 14.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 2.9 km | 3.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.9 km | 2.1 km |
Population & growth
| Paddington | Red Hill (Brisbane) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,063 | 5,834 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,746 | 6,495 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.83% | 2.72% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Paddington or Red Hill (Brisbane)?
Paddington and Red Hill (Brisbane) have similar residential safety scores (66 and 66/100).
Which has better schools, Paddington or Red Hill (Brisbane)?
Paddington has a higher average school ICSEA (Paddington 1136 vs Red Hill (Brisbane) 1110; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Paddington or Red Hill (Brisbane)?
Paddington and Red Hill (Brisbane) have similar transport scores.
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