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.

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

2025

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Paddington (2021) and Woollahra (2025) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Paddington	Woollahra
SAFETYSafety Woollahra leads on 1 of 1
Sub-grade	B-(0)	B▲(0)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	0.0%	0.0%
FAMILYFamily Paddington leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B+▲(1)	B+(1)
SEIFA advantage decile	10/10	10/10
Schools in postcode	3▲	1
FINANCEFinance Paddington leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B▲(0)	B-(0)
Median house price	$3.25M	$4.09M
Median unit price	$955K	$1.40M
Median weekly rent	$825/wk	$1050/wk
Annual price growth	+2.0%▲	-21.6%
LIFESTYLELifestyle Woollahra leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B(1)	B+▲(1)
Walkability percentile	81	95▲

Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.

Which suits you?

Choose Paddington if...

Paddington leads on Family, Finance
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 Safety, Lifestyle

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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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