Paddington Real Estate Agents 

Worker’s cottages and renovated Queenslander homes abound in Paddington, coupled with great places to eat and unique shopping opportunities. The suburb is known as leafy, clean, green and safe, and the rich history of its punk and anti-conservative sentiment has morphed into class, charm and sophistication. Students and families alike have flocked to Paddington for generations to enjoy the benefits of the large and well-planned homes, which are now becoming a renovators delight with unique blocks and multiple rooms. Additionally, those who live in Paddington will likely find themselves a short, brisk walk away from fine food, boutique shopping and all that the city has to offer.

Paddington is known by locals and keen tourists as the place to go for good food, from organic breakfasts to boozy brunches or romantic dinners. Both Given Terrace and Latrobe Terrace are a shopper’s paradise, with options unique to the area – such as the old Brisbane Cinema turned antique superstore, or the second-hand shops abuzz with vintage designs. As one of Brisbane’s oldest and most unique suburbs, living in Paddington will make you feel inspired and creative, offering the perfect retreat from your busy city lifestyle.

Paddington may be easy to find work if you’re interested in hospitality or retail, but with the city close by, work opportunities will never be far away. Many of the working professionals or students who reside in Paddington enjoy a very short commute.

There is one public school that serves the catchment of Paddington, which is Prep-6 school Petrie Terrace State School. Families can take advantage of the many private schools around Brisbane and the adjoining suburbs with many excellent choices available from Prep to 12. These include Stuartholme School, St. Laurence’s College and All Hallows’ School along with the Brisbane Grammar Schools, and more, within easy travelling distance.

The inner-city location and the unique vibrance of Paddington make this an upper market suburb, with the median price of a 3-bedroom house ranging between $900,000 and $1.2m, and $648 a week to rent. Paddington homes experience up to 1800 visits per property, making this a very popular suburb based on Queensland averages.

On average, the cost for houses and units in Paddington has remained steady and predictable for two-year stints since 2014, with the biggest increase in prices in 2021 moving the housing market to sit comfortably in the $1.2m range. Houses remain the most popular choice for this bustling suburb with more stand-alone house listings than units for both rental and for sale. With the highest percentage of residents in Paddington being independent youth or independent matured people, the numbers bring truth to the large homes in Paddington being ideal for share housing. With the proximity to Brisbane’s multiple study and work options, this is a perfect dwelling place for busy students and shift workers.

The demographic of Paddington locals consists mostly of independent youth and mature people between the ages of 20-39, making up 45.4% of the overall population, followed by older couples and families. Of the 8556 people who call Paddington home, 54% own their home, and 62% identify as single.