Red Hill vs Paddington
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Paddington (1141) sits above Red Hill (1138).
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Red Hill and Paddington side by side
| Measure | Red Hill | Paddington |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $920/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $635/wk |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1138 | 1141 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1104 mm | 1104 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.2°C | 30.2°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- 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 (1141 vs 1138).
Red Hill vs Paddington: common questions
Does Red Hill or Paddington have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Paddington scores 1141 vs 1138 in Red Hill. 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.
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