Paddington at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
12.7k
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Paddington.
The postcode for Paddington is 2021 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Paddington (2021) sits in the Randwick region of NSW.
Paddington has roughly 12,701 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Paddington scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 4 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Paddington's population at 12,701, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (53% own, 45% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (37%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
12,701
Median age
38
Family households
55%
Lone person
37%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$595/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$650/wk
Owner occupied
53%
Renter occupied
45%
At a deeper level
12,701
Median age: 38
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Safety
Crime and safety.
622
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
100
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100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Paddington.
Local schools for Paddington
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Government School Catchment
Paddington Public School
Glenmore Road Public School
Darlinghurst Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Paddington.
- What is the Paddington postcode?
- Paddington is in the 2021 postcode, in NSW, in the Randwick City Council region.
- Where is Paddington?
- Paddington is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2021. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Randwick City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Paddington?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $595, for units it's $650.
- What schools are in Paddington?
- There are 20 schools serving Paddington on this page, including Paddington Public School, Glenmore Road Public School, St Francis of Assisi Regional Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Paddington?
- Paddington has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Paddington?
- Paddington is close to Darlinghurst, Taylor Square, Edgecliff, Centennial Park, Rushcutters Bay.
- What is the population of Paddington?
- The population of Paddington is approximately 12,701 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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