Paddington vs North Adelaide suburb comparison (NSW vs SA)
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Paddington | North Adelaide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66.7/100 | 65.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 5.0/100 | 5.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 81.6 / 1k | 112.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 14 | — |
| Public transport stops | 46 | 76 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 505 | 1,335 |
| Planning activity | 1,312 | 731 |
| Population | 12,701 | 6,823 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesPaddington
- Best for best schoolsNorth Adelaide
Comparison summary
Paddington (NSW) and North Adelaide offer different strengths across official suburb data. North Adelaide leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Paddington (NSW); Housing (desirability) favours North Adelaide; Crime rate favours Paddington (NSW). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Paddington (NSW), Best schools → North Adelaide.