Overall score
Paddington
64.4/100
Red Hill
72.0/100
Paddington vs Red Hill, QLD suburb comparison
Paddington for schools; Red Hill for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
PaddingtonRed Hill
Crime rate
Paddington
49.0 / 1k
Red Hill
29.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Paddington
301
Red Hill
153
Population
Paddington
9,063
Red Hill
5,834
Metric leadPaddington 6Red Hill 31 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesRed Hill
- Best for familiesRed Hill
- Best for investmentRed Hill
- Best for best valueRed Hill
- Best for best schoolsPaddington
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Paddington | Red Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.4/100 | 72.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.2/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 49.0 / 1k | 29.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | 13 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 48 | 41 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 73.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 301 | 153 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| Population | 9,063 | 5,834 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Paddington is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Red Hill is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Paddington tends to lead on parks and reserves and public transport access, while Red Hill stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Choose Paddington if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Red Hill for retirees and families.