Paddington · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Paddington

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

High costs define the housing market in Paddington, where the typical monthly mortgage is $2,708. This is well above the national figure of $1,863. The area is dominated by expensive rentals and mortgage-backed homes, reflecting its status as a premium inner-city pocket.

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📍 Paddington, Suburb / Locality

Where Paddington sits — Median rent (weekly)

$470 ▲ +17.5%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Paddington — higher than 90% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Paddington$470
4064, QLD $450
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $470, which is well above the national figure of $375. Monthly mortgage payments are also among the highest at this level, with 42.4% of households paying $3,000 or more.

$470 ▲ +17.5%

Higher than 90% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $400
  • 2016: $450
  • 2021: $470

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,708 ▲ +5.9%

Higher than 89% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $2,557
  • 2016: $2,500
  • 2021: $2,708

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Paddington, the largest group is $350–$549 at 41%, followed by $550–$749 (23%) and $200–$349 (17%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Paddington, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 45%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (28%) and $1,000–$1,799 (16%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is far more common here than across Australia, with 42.8% of households renting compared to the national figure of 30.6%. Meanwhile, the share of homes owned outright is well below the state average.

42.8% ▼ -7.4%

Higher than 89% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 46.2%
  • 2016: 45.1%
  • 2021: 42.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

25.1% ▲ +12.8%

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 22.3%
  • 2016: 23.9%
  • 2021: 25.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Paddington, the largest group is Rented at 43%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (30%) and Owned outright (25%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Detached houses are less common in Paddington than in most areas, making up 66.2% of homes. This is well below the national figure of 72.3%, with many more residents living in flats or apartments.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

66.2% ▼ -0.7%

Lower than 88% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 66.6%
  • 2016: 66.6%
  • 2021: 66.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

66.5% ▲ +6.4%

Lower than 78% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 62.5%
  • 2016: 64.3%
  • 2021: 66.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Paddington, Separate house is the majority at 66%; Flat or apartment is next at 22%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Paddington, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 33%, followed by 2 bedrooms (25%) and 4 bedrooms (23%).

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Paddington [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL32250/paddington/topic/housing-dwellings