Paddington

NSW 2021 • Greater Sydney

12,701
Population (2021)
$88,296
Median Income
1.63 kmΒ²
Area
53m
Elevation
Heritage TerracesArts & CultureEastern SuburbsPremium Suburb

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 refinedβ€”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.

πŸ“ Location

Postcode
2021
Urban Area
Darlinghurst - Paddington - Surry Hills
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.88Β°, 151.23Β°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
1.63 kmΒ²
Elevation
53m

πŸ›’ Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

πŸŽ“ Schools

πŸ›οΈ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 8 heritage-listed places in or near Paddington, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Driver Avenue, Moore Park • SHR #00353
246 Oxford Street Paddington • SHR #01418
255a Oxford Street Paddington • SHR #00515
249 Oxford Street Paddington • SHR #00561
56A Ormond Street Paddington • SHR #00575
1 Ormond Street Paddington • SHR #00268
1 Young Street Paddington • SHR #00939
302-304 South Dowling Street, Paddington • SHR #01968

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$650
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$4,000
Avg Household Size
2.1 people
Median Age
38 years

πŸ‘₯ Demographics

Census 2016
12,911
Census 2021
12,701
1.6% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$73,944
Income 2021
$88,296
19.4% increase

Income Comparison

πŸ“Š Population: ABS Census 2021
πŸ’° Income: ABS Census 2021

βš–οΈ Compare Paddington With

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🏘️Balmain
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🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 8,302
Born Overseas 3,903

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
  • 11. China 74
  • 12. Malaysia 71
  • 13. Philippines 68
  • 14. Canada 63
  • 15. Thailand 61

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 5,141
Australian 3,397
Irish 2,134
Scottish 1,626
Italian 624
German 586
Chinese 461
Greek 390
French 258
Polish 217

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

5,245
Both parents born in Australia
4,563
Both parents born overseas
2,270
One parent AU, one overseas

πŸ› Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
50.4%
Christianity
38.2%
Judaism
2.6%
Buddhism
1.3%
Islam
0.5%
Hinduism
0.5%
Sikhism
0.0%

πŸ“Š Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
601 (4.7%)
5-14 years
1,061 (8.4%)
15-19 years
440 (3.5%)
20-24 years
790 (6.2%)
25-34 years
2,762 (21.7%)
35-44 years
2,037 (16.0%)
45-54 years
1,735 (13.7%)
55-64 years
1,330 (10.5%)
65-74 years
1,027 (8.1%)
75-84 years
676 (5.3%)
85+ years
236 (1.9%)

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