Balmain vs Paddington, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Balmain | Paddington |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68.2/100 | 66.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 8.8/100 | 5.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 62.7 / 1k | 81.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 51 | 46 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 274 | 505 |
| Planning activity | 1,000 | 1,312 |
| Population | 10,454 | 12,701 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |