Darlinghurst vs Paddington, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Darlinghurst | Paddington |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.8/100 | 66.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 4.9/100 | 5.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 220.9 / 1k | 81.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 55 | 46 |
| Walkability | 75.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 590 | 505 |
| Planning activity | 769 | 1,312 |
| Population | 10,615 | 12,701 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesPaddington
- Best for familiesPaddington
- Best for best valuePaddington
- Best for best schoolsDarlinghurst
Comparison summary
Darlinghurst and Paddington (NSW) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Paddington (NSW) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Paddington (NSW); Housing (desirability) favours Paddington (NSW); Crime rate favours Paddington (NSW). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Paddington (NSW), Families → Paddington (NSW), Best value → Paddington (NSW), Best schools → Darlinghurst.