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 around 15,557 as of November 2025. This reflected an increase of 764 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 14,793 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 15,565 from the ABS in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This level of population equated 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 was within 0.3 percentage points of its SA3 area (5.5%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 80.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilized NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations were applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends indicated an increase just below the median of national areas, with the area expected to expand by 1,538 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 9.9% in total 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. A total of 38 homes were approved during this period, with one additional approval so far in FY26. Despite a decrease in population, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a well-balanced market with good buyer choice.

The average construction cost value for new properties is $706,000, slightly above the regional average, indicating a focus on quality developments. In terms of commercial approvals, $819.8 million has been registered this financial year, reflecting 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, although building activity has accelerated in recent years. However, this activity remains below the national average, suggesting possible planning constraints. The new building activity shows a mix of 33.0% detached dwellings and 67.0% townhouses or apartments, favouring compact living options that attract downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers.

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 1546 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting price increases.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 80 projects likely to affect the area. Notable projects include Hakoah White City Redevelopment, Moore Park Precinct Village, Woollahra Station Completion and Rezoning, and The Cambrian Paddington. Below is a list of most relevant projects.

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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 is 3.2% and it has seen an estimated employment growth of 2.3% over the past year as of June 2025.

In this month, 10,864 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.0% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. The workforce participation rate is 72.3%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The leading employment industries among residents include professional & technical, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance. Professional & technical services have particularly high concentration with employment levels at 2.1 times the regional average.

Conversely, construction has limited presence with 4.2% employment compared to 8.6% regionally. The worker-to-resident ratio is 0.6, indicating a level of local employment opportunities above the norm. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.3%, labour force grew by 2.4%, resulting in unemployment rising by 0.1 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.6% and the labour force grow by 2.9%, with unemployment increasing by 0.3 percentage points during the same period. State-level data from Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, losing 2,260 jobs, while the state unemployment rate is 3.9%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase 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 this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not consider localized 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 June 30, 2022, Paddington - Moore Park SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $84,541 and an average income of $176,804. This places the area in the top percentile nationally. In comparison, Greater Sydney's median income was $56,994 with an average of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Paddington - Moore Park SA2 would be approximately $95,202 (median) and $199,099 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Paddington - Moore Park rank highly nationally, with household, family, and personal incomes between the 95th and 99th percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 38.8% of locals (6,036 people) earn $4000 or more per week, unlike surrounding regions where 30.9% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Economic strength is evident with 48.5% of households earning over $3,000 weekly, 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

In Paddington-Moore Park, as recorded in the latest Census, 7.0% were houses with 93.0% being other dwellings such as semi-detached homes and apartments compared to Sydney's metro area which had 18.3% houses and 81.8% other dwellings. Home ownership was at 26.8%, lower than the Sydney metro average, with mortgaged properties at 25.4% and rented ones at 47.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in this area was $3,800, higher than Sydney's metro average of $3,600. The median weekly rent figure stood at $590 compared to Sydney's metro average of $670. Nationally, Paddington-Moore Park's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863 and 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 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 2.3.

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

Paddington - Moore Park residents aged 15 and above have a higher educational attainment than national and state averages. 65.7% of its residents hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are the 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.

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

On average, there are 1,791 trips per day across all routes, which translates 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 across all age groups, with a very low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 91% of the total population (14,187 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 6.9% and 6.6% of residents respectively. A majority, 76.4%, report being completely free from medical ailments, slightly lower than the Greater Sydney average of 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 are strong and largely in line with the general 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 had a higher level of 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 in Paddington-Moore Park, comprising 41.6% of its population. However, Judaism was significantly underrepresented, making up only 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 variations: French residents made up 1.4% in Paddington-Moore Park, compared to 1.5% regionally; Hungarian residents comprised 0.5%, versus 1.2%; and Polish residents accounted for 1.2%, compared to the regional average of 1.9%.

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 notably higher than the national average of 14.5%. According to the 2021 Census, Paddington - Moore Park's population has seen an increase in the 15-24 age group from 9.9% to 11.8%, while the 45-54 age cohort has decreased from 13.8% to 12.2%. Similarly, the 65-74 age group has dropped from 8.0% to 6.5%. 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 see reduced numbers.