Paddington

16.8violence + property incidents per 1,000 residents

213 recorded incidents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026, 12,701 residents (Census 2021).

More recorded incidents than 63% of 581 suburbs on this map.

Violence 5.3 · Property 11.5 · Domestic assault 1.8 per 1,000 residents.

Ranked on this map by recorded incidents per 1,000 residents. Not an official BOCSAR score and not a live risk score.

Rates divide by Census 2021 residents. Suburbs that have grown since 2021, or that draw many visitors or workers, read higher than a resident would feel.

$850median weekly rent

Higher rent than 70% of 662 suburbs on this map.

1 bed $680 · 2 bed $995 · 3 bed $1,600 · House $1,500 · Flat $748

Median sale price $2,453,000 (DCJ).

Median age 38. 45% of households rent. 27% of families have children. (Census 2021)

Median weekly rent of new bonds (DCJ), by postcode. A neighbour may share this figure. Postcode 2021, Jun 2026 quarter.

54% within 800 m of a stop

More of the suburb near a stop than 56% of 326 suburbs on this map.

Nearby: Edgecliff Station (Rail), Kings Cross Station (Rail), Moore Park Light Rail (Light rail), Surry Hills Light Rail (Light rail).

Share of this suburb within 800 m of a TfNSW rail, metro, light rail or ferry stop. A station in the next suburb still counts. Not a trip planner.

Bus is not included. Areas served mainly by bus, such as the Northern Beaches, read lighter than they ride.

65%born in Australia

Higher share born in Australia than 61% of 659 suburbs on this map.

Top ancestries: English 40%, Australian 27%, Irish 17%.

Most common language other than English: French.

Ancestry is Census 2021. People can report more than one origin. This is not a judgement of the suburb.