Suburb comparison
Paddington vs Woollahra — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Woollahra commands a $845K premium on median property price over Paddington; Paddington is $225/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.
City of Sydney
Paddington
2021
Woollahra
Woollahra
2025
Choose Paddington if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
Choose Woollahra if...
- Woollahra leads on 3 of the 5 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Paddington or Woollahra more expensive?
- Woollahra has the higher median house price ($4.09M) compared with $3.25M in Paddington.
- Which is better for renters — Paddington or Woollahra?
- Median weekly rent is $825/wk in Paddington and $1050/wk in Woollahra, making Paddington the more affordable rental market.
- Is Paddington or Woollahra 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 Paddington vs Woollahra?
- Paddington has 3 schools in the postcode, and Woollahra has 1. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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