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Demographics in Paddington (2021)

Paddington (2021) sits within the City of Sydney LGA. The ABS Census provides the most comprehensive and authoritative source of demographic information at the suburb level, collected every five years. Key indicators for property buyers include median household income (a demand signal), the proportion of renters versus owner-occupiers (a tenure signal), and household size (a supply indicator for the dwelling types most in demand).

2021

Suburb demographics

Within SAL: Paddington (NSW) · ABS Census 2021

Population12,701usual residents
Median age38years
Avg household2.1people
Household income$3,131 /wk
Median rent$650 /wk
Median mortgage$4,000 /mo
Housing tenure
27%Owned outright
26%With mortgage
45%Renting
1%Social housing
Dwelling mix
7%House
61%Semi
32%Flat / apt
Household composition
20%Couple + kids
27%Couple, no kids
6%Single parent
37%Lone person

ABS 2021 Census GCP (CC BY 4.0) · Suburb & Locality geography · Data may not reflect current conditions

Age structure tells you about the lifecycle stage of Paddington as a suburb. A concentration of 25-to-39-year-olds typically indicates a gentrifying or established inner-ring suburb with strong café culture and lifestyle infrastructure. A concentration of 40-to-64-year-olds in owner-occupied houses suggests a more settled, family-oriented suburb. Understanding the age profile helps you assess whether the suburb's current character is likely to persist or shift over your ownership horizon.

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