Double Bay VS Paddington

2028 NSW · Woollahra — 2021 NSW · Sydney

📋 Overview

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Postcode20282021
LGAWoollahraSydney
Area0.792 km²1.627 km²
Elevation11m53m
Federal ElectorateWentworthWentworth
State ElectorateVaucluseSydney

🏷️ Character

Double Bay

AffluentHarboursideCosmopolitanFamily-FriendlyHistoric

Paddington

A stunning showcase of Victorian terrace architecture, with Oxford Street's boutiques and galleries at its doorstep. The Saturday markets and village atmosphere create an unmistakably charming inner-city lifestyle.

Heritage TerracesArts & CultureEastern SuburbsPremium Suburb

👥 Population & Demographics

Double BayPaddington
Population (2021)4,70912,701
Median Age3938
Male2,114 (44.9%)6,120 (48.2%)
Female2,598 (55.2%)6,584 (51.8%)
Avg Household Size2.12.1
Persons per Bedroom0.90.9
Population Density5,946/km²7,806/km²

📊 Age Distribution

Double Bay
Paddington
0-4
5.1%4.7%
5-14
7.3%8.4%
15-19
3%3.5%
20-24
6.1%6.2%
25-34
21.3%21.7%
35-44
14.1%16%
45-54
10.8%13.7%
55-64
10.4%10.5%
65-74
11.3%8.1%
75-84
7.8%5.3%
85+
3.1%1.9%

💰 Income & Housing Costs

Double BayPaddington
Personal Income (weekly)$1,662$1,698
Personal Income (annual)$86,424$88,296
Family Income (weekly)$4,250$4,686
Household Income (weekly)$3,077$3,131
Median Mortgage (monthly)$3,000$4,000
Median Rent (weekly)$720$650

🙏 Religion

Double BayPaddington
Christianity39.3%38.2%
No Religion38.0%50.4%
Judaism13.9%2.6%
Buddhism1.5%1.3%
Islam0.5%0.5%
Hinduism0.3%0.5%
Sikhism—0.0%

🌍 Ancestry

Double BayPaddington
English1,512 (32.1%)5,141 (40.5%)
Australian1,148 (24.4%)3,397 (26.7%)
Irish632 (13.4%)2,134 (16.8%)
Scottish434 (9.2%)1,626 (12.8%)
Chinese275 (5.8%)461 (3.6%)
German224 (4.8%)586 (4.6%)
Italian214 (4.5%)624 (4.9%)
Polish139 (3.0%)217 (1.7%)
Hungarian138 (2.9%)92 (0.7%)
South African122 (2.6%)107 (0.8%)
Greek106 (2.3%)390 (3.1%)
French95 (2.0%)258 (2.0%)

✈️ Country of Birth

Double BayPaddington
Born in Australia2,853 (60.6%)8,302 (65.4%)
Born overseas1,664 (35.3%)3,903 (30.7%)

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

Double BayPaddington
England2821,012
South Africa177158
New Zealand134444
China9374
United States73264
Hong Kong5680
France37114
Italy3777
Germany3683
Brazil32—
Ireland31104
Scotland—76

Parents' Birthplace

Double BayPaddington
Both parents born in AU1,6525,245
Both parents born overseas2,0684,563
Mixed (one AU, one overseas)7822,270

🏛️ State Heritage

Double Bay (5 items)

  • 📍 Fairwater
  • 📍 Overthorpe
  • 📍 Gladswood House
  • 📍 Double Bay Compressed Air Ejector Station
  • 📍 Houses

Paddington (8 items)

  • 📍 Sydney Cricket Ground - Members Stand and Lady Members Stand
  • 📍 Paddington Post Office
  • 📍 Paddington Reservoir
  • 📍 Paddington Town Hall
  • 📍 Engehurst
  • 📍 Juniper Hall
  • 📍 Substation
  • 📍 The Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Sophia

⚖️ Quick Summary

MetricDouble BayPaddingtonEdge
Bigger population4,70912,701Paddington
Higher income1,6621,698Paddington
Lower rent720650Paddington
Lower mortgage3,0004,000Double Bay
Younger median age3938Paddington
More land area0.7921.627Paddington