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 was approximately 15,581 as of February 2026. This figure represents an increase of 788 people, a 5.3% rise since the 2021 Census which recorded 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 results in a population density ratio of 4,177 persons per square kilometer, placing it within the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch, indicating high demand for land in the area. The 5.3% growth since the census is within 0.7 percentage points of the SA3 area's 6.0%, suggesting competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 80.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends indicate an increase just below the national median, with the area expected to expand by 1,538 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total gain of 9.8% 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 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 three approved so far in FY26. 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 expected construction cost value of new properties is $988,000, indicating that developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. This financial 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, with 83.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new homes typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties, though 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 shows 33.0% detached dwellings and 67.0% townhouses or apartments, offering affordable entry pathways and attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers.

This 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. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, the area is forecasted to gain 1522 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 20% nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 81 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Hakoah White City Redevelopment, Moore Park Precinct Village, The Cambrian Paddington, and Woollahra Station Activation (Eastern Suburbs Railway). Relevant projects are detailed below.

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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. The unemployment rate was 3.5% as of September 2025, which is lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.5%.

As of September 2025, 10,696 residents were in work, with an unemployment rate of 3.5% and workforce participation at 81.9%, higher than Greater Sydney's 70.0%. According to Census responses, 65.4% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. The leading employment industries were professional & technical, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance. Professional & technical services had particularly high representation, with employment levels at 2.1 times the regional average.

Conversely, construction had limited presence with 4.2% employment compared to 8.6% regionally. The ratio of workers to residents was 0.6 as at the Census, indicating a level of local employment opportunities above the norm. 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 Greater Sydney, employment rose by 2.1%, labour force grew by 2.4%, and unemployment rose by 0.2 percentage points during the same period. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, issued in May-25, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% 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, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localised population projections.

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

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released on July 2023, Paddington - Moore Park SA2's median income among taxpayers is $85,176. The average income for the area is $157,150. This places it in the top percentile nationally. In comparison, Greater Sydney has a median income of $60,817 and an average of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Paddington - Moore Park's median income would be approximately $92,723 as of September 2025, with the average estimated at $171,073 by that date. According to figures from the 2021 Census, incomes in Paddington - Moore Park rank highly nationally, between the 95th and 99th percentiles for households, families, and individuals. The earnings profile shows that 38.8% of locals (6,045 people) earn over $4,000 annually, unlike surrounding regions where 30.9% fall within 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 in the area, yet 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

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), compared to Sydney metropolitan's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Paddington-Moore Park was at 26.8%, with the rest either mortgaged (25.4%) or rented (47.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,800, above Sydney metropolitan's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent was $590, compared to Sydney metropolitan's $470. Nationally, Paddington-Moore Park's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $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 account for 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 make up the remaining 46.9%, with lone person households at 38.7% and group households comprising 8.1%. The median household size is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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

Paddington - Moore Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 15 and above with university qualifications compared to national and state averages. Specifically, 65.7% of its residents have such qualifications, while Australia has 30.4%, and New South Wales (NSW) has 32.2%. This educational advantage is driven by Bachelor degrees (42.9%), 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 in the area is high, with 25.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes tertiary education (8.1%), primary education (6.6%), and secondary education (5.4%).

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

Paddington - Moore Park has 72 active public transport stops offering lightrail and bus services. These are covered by 23 routes serving 16,549 weekly passenger trips. Residents' average distance to the nearest stop is 126 meters. Most residents commute outward, primarily using cars (49%), followed by walking (22%) and buses (13%). Average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 0.6, below the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 65.4% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Daily service frequency averages 2,364 trips across all routes, equating to around 229 weekly trips per 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 according to AreaSearch's assessment. The area has very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 87% of the total population (13,617 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

Asthma and mental health issues are the most common medical conditions, affecting 6.9 and 6.6% of residents respectively. A total of 76.4% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. The area has 14.1% of residents aged 65 and over (2,195 people), which is lower than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are broadly in line with the general population, ranking nationally strongly.

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's population is more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 13.7% speaking a language other than English at home and 32.4% born overseas. Christianity is the dominant religion in Paddington-Moore Park, comprising 41.6%. However, Judaism is overrepresented at 3.1%, compared to Greater Sydney's 0.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (27.6%), Australian (18.6%), and Irish (11.5%), all higher than regional averages. Notably, French (1.4% vs 0.5%), Hungarian (0.5% vs 0.3%), and Polish (1.2% vs 0.6%) are overrepresented in Paddington-Moore Park compared to the region.

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

Paddington - Moore Park has a median age of 37, which is equal to Greater Sydney's figure and comparable to Australia's median age of 38 years. The 25-34 age group comprises 22.1% of the population in Paddington-Moore Park, higher than Greater Sydney's percentage. Conversely, the 5-14 age group makes up only 8.1%. Nationally, the 25-34 age group accounts for 14.4%, making Paddington-Moore Park's figure well above the national average. From 2021 to present, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 9.9% to 12.0%. However, during this period, the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 13.8% to 12.1%, and the 65 to 74 age group has dropped from 8.0% to 6.5%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Paddington-Moore Park's age structure. The 55 to 64 age group is expected to grow by 20%, adding 359 people and reaching a total of 2,115 from the current figure of 1,755. Meanwhile, both the 35 to 44 and 0 to 4 age groups are projected to decrease in number.