Paddington - Moore Park
Statistical Area - sa2

Paddington - Moore Park is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Paddington - Moore Park's population is 15,557 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 764 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 14,793. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 15,565 in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 4,170 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Paddington - Moore Park's growth rate of 5.2% since the census is within 0.3 percentage points of its SA3 area's growth rate of 5.5%. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 80.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, it utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends indicate an increase just below the median of national areas, with the area expected to expand by 1,538 persons to 2041 based on latest numbers, recording a gain of 9.9% over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Paddington - Moore Park is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Paddington-Moore Park has averaged approximately seven new dwelling approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, 38 homes were approved, with one additional approval in FY26 so far. Despite a decrease in population during this period, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice.

The average construction cost value of new properties is $988,000, indicating that developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. This year, $819.8 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Sydney, Paddington-Moore Park has significantly less development activity, at 83.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties, although building activity has accelerated in recent years. Nationally, this activity is also below average, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. New building activity comprises 33.0% detached dwellings and 67.0% townhouses or apartments, offering affordable entry pathways and attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers.

However, new construction favours detached housing more than current patterns suggest (7.0% at Census), demonstrating ongoing robust demand for family homes despite increasing density pressures. With around 2941 people per dwelling approval, Paddington-Moore Park reflects a highly mature market. Population forecasts indicate that the area will gain 1,546 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Paddington - Moore Park has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 80 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Hakoah White City Redevelopment, Moore Park Precinct Village, Oxford & Foley Mixed-Use Development, and The Centennial Collection. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Paddington - Moore Park demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Paddington-Moore Park has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate was 3.2% as of June 2025, below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

The area experienced an estimated employment growth of 2.3% over the past year. As of June 2025, 10,864 residents were employed with a workforce participation rate of 72.3%, higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading industries include professional & technical services (2.1 times the regional average), finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance. Construction employment was lower at 4.2% compared to the regional average of 8.6%.

The worker-to-resident ratio was 0.6, indicating ample local employment opportunities. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.3%, labour force grew by 2.4%, and unemployment rose by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.6%, labour force grow by 2.9%, and unemployment increase by 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May 2025) project national growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across industries. Applying these projections to Paddington-Moore Park's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.7% over five years and 15.1% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Paddington - Moore Park had a median taxpayer income of $84,541 and an average of $176,804. Nationally, these figures are in the top percentile. Greater Sydney's median was $56,994 with an average of $80,856. By September 2025, estimates suggest a median income of approximately $95,202 and an average of $199,099, based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Paddington - Moore Park rank between the 95th and 99th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows 38.8% of locals (6,036 people) earn $4000 or more, unlike surrounding regions where 30.9% earn between $1,500 and $2,999. High weekly earnings exceeding $3,000 are achieved by 48.5% of households, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 17.9% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 94th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Paddington - Moore Park displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

The dwelling structure in Paddington-Moore Park, as per the latest Census, consisted of 7.0% houses and 93.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metropolitan's 18.3% houses and 81.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Paddington-Moore Park stood at 26.8%, with the rest either mortgaged (25.4%) or rented (47.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,800, higher than Sydney metropolitan's average of $3,600. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $590, compared to Sydney metropolitan's $670. Nationally, Paddington-Moore Park's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Paddington - Moore Park features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 53.1% of all households, including 19.7% couples with children, 26.3% couples without children, and 6.3% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 46.9%, with lone person households at 38.7% and group households making up 8.1%. The median household size is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.3.

Paddington - Moore Park shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Paddington-Moore Park exceeds national averages. 65.7% of residents aged 15+ hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are most common at 42.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (19.1%) and graduate diplomas (3.7%). Vocational pathways account for 15.6% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 8.6% and certificates at 7.0%.

Educational participation is high, with 25.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.1% in tertiary education, 6.6% in primary education, and 5.4% pursuing secondary education. There are six schools operating within Paddington-Moore Park, educating approximately 2,738 students. The area's educational performance is high (ICSEA: 1173), placing local schools among the most advantaged nationally. Education provision is balanced with four primary and two secondary schools serving distinct age groups. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Paddington-Moore Park has 56 active public transport stops, offering a mix of light rail and bus services. These stops are served by 24 individual routes, collectively facilitating 12,540 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average proximity of 127 meters to the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 1,791 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 223 weekly trips per individual stop.

Paddington - Moore Park's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Paddington - Moore Park demonstrates excellent health outcomes with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover stands at approximately 91% of the total population (14,187 people), significantly higher than the national average of 55.3%.

Asthma and mental health issues are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 6.9 and 6.6% of residents respectively. A total of 76.4% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, slightly lower than Greater Sydney's figure of 77.6%. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 13.9%, with 2,170 people falling into this category compared to Greater Sydney's 16.4%. Despite the age difference, health outcomes among seniors in Paddington - Moore Park are strong and broadly in line with those of the general population.

Paddington - Moore Park was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Paddington-Moore Park had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 13.7% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 32.4% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 41.6%. Judaism, however, was underrepresented at 3.1%, compared to Greater Sydney's average of 16.0%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (27.6%), Australian (18.6%), and Irish (11.5%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: French residents made up 1.4% (vs regional 1.5%), Polish residents 1.2% (vs 1.9%), and Hungarian residents 0.5% (vs 1.2%).

Paddington - Moore Park's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Paddington-Moore Park's median age is nearly 36 years, closely matching Greater Sydney's average of 37, which is slightly below the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Paddington-Moore Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (22.6%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (8.0%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly above the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of residents aged 15-24 has increased from 9.9% to 11.8%, while the proportions of those aged 45-54 and 65-74 have decreased to 12.2% and 6.5% respectively. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Paddington-Moore Park's age profile. The 55-64 cohort is projected to grow by 23%, adding 400 residents to reach a total of 2,115. Conversely, both the 35-44 and 0-4 age groups are expected to decrease in number.