Paddington vs Surry Hills, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Paddington | Surry Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66.7/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 5.0/100 | 6.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 81.6 / 1k | 220.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 14 | 15 |
| Public transport stops | 46 | 65 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 505 | 707 |
| Planning activity | 1,312 | 1,208 |
| Population | 12,701 | 15,828 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesPaddington
- Best for familiesPaddington
- Best for best schoolsSurry Hills
Comparison summary
Paddington (NSW) and Surry Hills offer different strengths across official suburb data. Surry Hills leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Paddington (NSW); Housing (desirability) favours Surry Hills; Crime rate favours Paddington (NSW). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Paddington (NSW), Families → Paddington (NSW), Best schools → Surry Hills.