Overall score
Paddington
64.4/100
West End
67.2/100
Paddington vs West End, QLD suburb comparison
Paddington for retirees and investment; West End for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
PaddingtonWest End
Crime rate
Paddington
49.0 / 1k
West End
67.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Paddington
301
West End
1,195
Population
Paddington
9,063
West End
14,730
Metric leadPaddington 3West End 43 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 retireesPaddington
- Best for familiesWest End
- Best for investmentPaddington
- Best for best valuePaddington
- Best for best schoolsWest End
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 | West End |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.4/100 | 67.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.2/100 | 14.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 49.0 / 1k | 67.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | 11 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 48 | 57 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 301 | 1,195 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| Population | 9,063 | 14,730 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Paddington is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and West End is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Paddington is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; West End answers with schools and education options and public transport access.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Paddington, while West End remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.