Paddington - Moore Park

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 around 15,557 as of Nov 2025. This shows an increase of 764 people (5.2%) since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 14,793. The change is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 15,565 in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 4,170 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch, indicating high demand for land. The area's 5.2% growth since census is within 0.3 percentage points of its SA3 area (5.5%), suggesting competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 80.8% of overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year, are used. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends indicate an increase just below the median of national areas, with a projected expansion of 1,538 persons to 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total 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 per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, 38 homes were approved, with an additional two approved so far in FY26. Despite a decrease in population during this period, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a well-balanced market with good buyer choice.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $988,000, indicating that developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties. In FY26, commercial approvals registered totalled $819.8 million, suggesting robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Sydney, Paddington - Moore Park has significantly less development activity, 83.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. However, 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. This skew towards compact living offers affordable entry pathways, attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. Despite increasing density pressures, there is ongoing robust demand for family homes, with new construction favouring detached housing more than current patterns suggest (7.0% at Census). With around 2941 people per dwelling approval, Paddington - Moore Park reflects a highly mature market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is forecasted to gain 1546 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, 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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 80 projects that may impact the region. Notable ones include Hakoah White City Redevelopment, Moore Park Precinct Village, Woollahra Station Completion and Rezoning, and The Cambrian Paddington. Below is a list of 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 notable representation in the technology sector. The unemployment rate was 3.5% as of September 2025, below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.5%. There were 10,696 residents employed in September 2025 with a workforce participation rate of 72.3%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading employment industries include professional & technical, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance. The area has particularly high concentration in professional & technical services, with employment levels at 2.1 times the regional average.

Construction has limited presence with 4.2% employment compared to 8.6% regionally. As of the Census, there were 0.6 workers for each resident, indicating above-average local employment opportunities. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 2.5%, labour force grew by 3.0%, and unemployment rose by 0.5 percentage points in Paddington - Moore Park. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.1%, labour force grow by 2.4%, and unemployment rise by 0.2 percentage points during the same period. State-level data from NSW to 25-Nov-25 shows employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with a state unemployment rate of 3.9%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 15.1% over ten years. Applying these projections to Paddington - Moore Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.7% over five years and 15.1% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

In AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022, Paddington - Moore Park SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $84,541 and an average of $176,804. Nationally, these figures place the area in the top percentile. Comparatively, Greater Sydney's median was $56,994 with an average of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimates for September 2025 would be approximately $95,202 (median) and $199,099 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Paddington - Moore Park rank highly nationally, between the 95th and 99th percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 38.8% of locals (6,036 people) fall into the $4000+ category, unlike surrounding regions where 30.9% are in the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Economic strength is evident with 48.5% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 17.9% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 93rd percentile nationally. 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

As of the latest Census, dwelling structures in Paddington-Moore Park consisted of 7.0% houses and 93.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 18.3% houses and 81.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Paddington-Moore Park stood at 26.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 25.4% and rented ones at 47.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,800, higher than Sydney metro's $3,600. Median weekly rent in the area was $590, compared to Sydney metro's $670. Nationally, Paddington-Moore Park's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents 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 percent of all households, including 19.7 percent couples with children, 26.3 percent couples without children, and 6.3 percent single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 46.9 percent, with lone person households at 38.7 percent and group households comprising 8.1 percent of the total. 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 shows a notable advantage with 65.7% of residents aged 15 years and above holding university qualifications, compared to the national average of 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent 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 making up 8.6% and certificates 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.

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 that facilitate 12,540 weekly passenger trips in total. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 127 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 1,791 daily trips across all routes, equating to 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 shows excellent health outcomes, with low prevalence of common conditions across all ages. Approximately 91% of its total population (14,187 people) has private health cover, significantly higher than the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 6.9% and 6.6% of residents respectively. A majority of residents, 76.4%, report having no medical ailments, slightly lower than Greater Sydney's 77.6%. The area has a smaller proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 13.9% (2,170 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 16.4%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Paddington - Moore Park are strong and comparable to the overall population's health profile.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Paddington - Moore Park was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Paddington-Moore Park has a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 13.7% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 32.4% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Paddington-Moore Park, making up 41.6% of the population. However, Judaism is underrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, comprising only 3.1% of the population compared to the regional average of 16.0%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (27.6%), Australian (18.6%), and Irish (11.5%). Notably, French (1.4%) is slightly overrepresented compared to the regional figure of 1.5%, while Hungarian (0.5%) and Polish (1.2%) are underrepresented relative to their respective regional averages of 1.2% and 1.9%.

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

Paddington-Moore Park's median age is nearly matching Greater Sydney's average of 37 years, which is modestly under the Australian median of 38 years. Relative to Greater Sydney, Paddington-Moore Park has a higher concentration of residents aged 25-34 (22.6%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (8.0%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is well above the national average of 14.5%. Between the censuses of 2021 and 2026, the population aged 15 to 24 grew from 9.9% to 11.8%, while the 45 to 54 age group declined from 13.8% to 12.2%. The 65 to 74 age group also decreased from 8.0% to 6.5%. Demographic modeling suggests that by 2041, Paddington-Moore Park's age profile will evolve significantly. The 55 to 64 cohort is projected to grow the strongest at 23%, adding 400 residents to reach 2,115. Conversely, both the 35 to 44 and 0 to 4 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.