Suburb comparison
Bondi Junction vs Paddington — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Paddington commands a $250K premium on median property price over Bondi Junction; Paddington is $160/wk cheaper per week to rent; Paddington has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Waverley
Bondi Junction
2022
City of Sydney
Paddington
2021
Choose Bondi Junction if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- Bondi Junction leads on 3 of the 5 head-to-head metrics
Choose Paddington if...
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
Common questions
- Is Bondi Junction or Paddington more expensive?
- Paddington has the higher median house price ($3.25M) compared with $3.00M in Bondi Junction.
- Which is better for renters — Bondi Junction or Paddington?
- Median weekly rent is $985/wk in Bondi Junction and $825/wk in Paddington, making Paddington the more affordable rental market.
- Is Bondi Junction or Paddington at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Bondi Junction vs Paddington?
- Bondi Junction has 0 schools in the postcode, and Paddington has 3. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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