Paddington vs Toowong, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Paddington | Toowong |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.7/100 | 68.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.2/100 | 17.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 45.8 / 1k | 36.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 48 | 72 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 301 | 518 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| Population | 9,063 | 12,556 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesToowong
- Best for familiesToowong
- Best for investmentPaddington
- Best for best valuePaddington
- Best for best schoolsToowong
Comparison summary
Paddington (Qld) and Toowong offer different strengths across official suburb data. Toowong leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Toowong; Housing (desirability) favours Paddington (Qld); Crime rate favours Toowong. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Toowong, Families → Toowong, Investment → Paddington (Qld), Best value → Paddington (Qld).