Paddington zoning & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of Paddington (Woollahra, NSW) - 1.64 km², mapped from live council and state overlay data. This suburb is relatively unconstrained on the overlays we hold - no flood mapping covers this suburb, so this is not a suburb-wide verdict.
Everything below is suburb-wide. Overlays change block to block - see which ones actually touch your lot. The map is free.
Constraint readout
1.64 km² - this suburb is relatively unconstrained on the overlays we hold - no flood mapping covers this suburb, so this is not a suburb-wide verdict.
Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to Paddington's boundary, with the bushfire and environmental overlays drawn on top. It shows where constraints fall; the interactive map shows them on your exact address. No flood layer is drawn because we hold no flood mapping for this area.
Paddington at a glance
How Paddington is zoned
Buying in Paddington? The zoning, flood and bushfire lines on the section 10.7 certificate attached to the contract are mapped controls - see our s10.7 certificate guide.
Across its 1.64 km², Paddington is relatively unconstrained by the planning overlays we hold. We hold no flood mapping covering this suburb, so no flood figure is shown - that is a gap in our data, not an all-clear. There are 138 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Low Density Residential. The median lot measures about 130 m² across 5,018 parcels. These figures are suburb-wide - the overlays that actually apply to a given lot can differ block to block, which is what a property-level check tells you.
Who lives in Paddington
Census 2021 figures published by the ABS for the Paddington suburb boundary itself, not a wider region.
Socio-economic standing
ABS SEIFA 2021 ranks every Australian suburb. Decile 1 is the most disadvantaged tenth of the country, decile 10 the least.
Score 1178, and decile 10 within New South Wales. The national average is 1000.
Age profile
Share of Paddington's 12,701 residents in each ABS age band.
Population trend, 2001 to 2025
Estimated resident population of Paddington - Moore Park, the wider ABS statistical area containing Paddington. There is no annual population series published at suburb level, so this describes the surrounding area rather than Paddington itself.
14,368 in 2001 to 15,694 in 2025, up 9%.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics. Census of Population and Housing 2021 (General Community Profile) and SEIFA 2021, both published at the Suburbs and Localities level; Regional Population (estimated resident population) at Statistical Area Level 2. Used under CC BY 4.0. Census counts of small populations are randomly adjusted by the ABS to protect confidentiality, so figures for small suburbs are indicative.
Paddington data sources and coverage
Every figure below is an aggregate for the suburb boundary. “Not mapped” means LayeredGeo does not hold a source layer covering this suburb; it is never an all-clear for a particular property.
| Dataset | Coverage | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Flood mapping | Not mapped | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Bushfire-prone mapping | Mapped | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Zoning | Mapped | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Heritage and environment | Mapped where published | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Demographics | Available | Australian Bureau of Statistics (2021 Census and SEIFA) |
Profile last materially updated 5 August 2026. See the methodology and full source list. Source data changes over time and critical decisions should be checked with the responsible authority.
Check a specific Paddington address
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See what's in the $9 report →Paddington planning - frequently asked
Is Paddington flood-prone?
We don't yet hold flood mapping covering Paddington, so this page can't say how much of the suburb is flood-affected - that is a gap in our data, not an indication that the suburb is free of flood risk. Woollahra is the authority to check for flood mapping in this area. Flood overlays vary block to block, so whether a particular lot is affected needs a property-level check.
Is Paddington bushfire-prone?
Bushfire mapping covers Paddington and little to none of it is mapped as bushfire-prone. Always confirm for the exact lot, as mapping can change.
What is the zoning in Paddington?
The dominant planning zone in Paddington is Low Density Residential, though the suburb also includes General Residential and Special Activities. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.
Does Paddington have heritage-listed places?
Paddington has 138 heritage-listed places on record. Heritage listing affects what you can alter or demolish, so confirm whether a specific property is listed or near a heritage place.
What is the typical lot size in Paddington?
Across 5,018 surveyed parcels in Paddington, the median lot size is about 130 m². There are also 2 registered easements mapped in the suburb - an easement can restrict where you can build, so always check the title and overlays for the specific lot.
Does Paddington have a train station?
There is no train station inside Paddington itself. The suburb is served by 52 bus stops.
What is the population of Paddington?
At the 2021 Census Paddington had 12,701 usual residents, with a median age of 38 and an average household size of 2.1 people. The wider Paddington - Moore Park statistical area, which contains Paddington, went from 14,368 people in 2001 to 15,694 in 2025, up 9%. ABS publishes no annual population series for individual suburbs, so that trend describes the surrounding area rather than Paddington alone.
Is Paddington an advantaged suburb?
On the ABS SEIFA 2021 index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD), Paddington scores 1178 and sits in decile 10 of 10 nationally and decile 10 within New South Wales - decile 1 being the most disadvantaged tenth of Australian suburbs and decile 10 the least. The national average score is 1000. SEIFA summarises income, education, occupation and housing across the whole suburb, so it describes the area, not any particular household in it.
What is the median household income in Paddington?
Median household income in Paddington was $3,131 a week at the 2021 Census, against $3,104 for the typical suburb in Woollahra. Median rent was $650 a week and the median mortgage repayment $4,000 a month. These are 2021 Census figures and have not been indexed to today.
Do I need a planning report for a Paddington property?
A Paddington planning report pulls every overlay - zoning, flood, bushfire, heritage and environmental - that touches a single lot, on live council and state data. The interactive map preview is free; a full PDF report is $9.
Compare nearby suburbs
| Nearby suburb | Distance | Flood mapped | Bushfire-prone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darlinghurst Sydney |
0.9 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Rushcutters Bay Sydney |
1.0 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Edgecliff | 1.0 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Woollahra | 1.3 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Elizabeth Bay Sydney |
1.3 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Moore Park Sydney |
1.4 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Surry Hills Sydney |
1.4 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Double Bay | 1.5 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Darling Point | 1.5 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Woolloomooloo Sydney |
1.6 km | Not mapped | 0% |