Side by sideSuburb comparison

Paddington vs Taylor Square.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Paddington edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Paddington (1140) sits above Taylor Square (1115).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Paddington edges out on average school ICSEA (1140 vs 1115).

Common questionsPaddington vs Taylor Square

Common questions

Does Paddington or Taylor Square have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Paddington scores 1140 vs 1115 in Taylor Square. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Paddington
Metric
Taylor Square

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$595/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$550/wk
$650/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$468/wk
53.0%
Owner occupied
45.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
0
Transit score
20
100
Bike score
100
12,701
Population
26,443
38
Median age
36

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1140
Avg ICSEA
1115

Climate

1302 mm
Annual rainfall
1302 mm
26.0°C
Mean max (Jan)
26.0°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).