Paddington
NSW 2021 • Greater Sydney
About Paddington
Paddington is one of Sydney's most architecturally distinctive suburbs, where nearly 13,000 residents live amid restored Victorian terraces on tree-lined streets. Oxford Street and the surrounding laneways host galleries, boutiques, and design stores. The very high median income reflects premium Eastern suburbs address.
The weekly Paddington Markets are a Sydney institution, while Oxford Street's galleries make this a creative destination. Five Ways provides village atmosphere. Paddington attracts design-conscious professionals, gallery owners, and those who value architectural beauty. It's Sydney at its most aesthetically refined—terraces, trees, and taste.
Paddington falls under postcode 2021 and is governed by Sydney Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Sydney electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Glenmore Road Public School ICSEA 11769360 4880 Glenmore Rd
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Paddington Public School ICSEA 11559361 6730 Oxford St
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64 Gordon Street
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7-11 Alma Street
Heritage-Listed Places
There are 8 heritage-listed places in or near Paddington, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Paddington by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Paddington Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Paddington" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
43 state housing + 14 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Compare Paddington With
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 1,012
- 2. New Zealand 444
- 3. United States 264
- 4. South Africa 158
- 5. France 114
- 6. Ireland 104
- 7. Germany 83
- 8. Hong Kong 80
- 9. Italy 77
- 10. Scotland 76
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)