Overall score
Paddington
62.3/100
Red Hill
66.0/100
Paddington vs Red Hill, QLD Suburb Comparison
Paddington for families; Red Hill for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
PaddingtonRed Hill
Crime rate
Paddington
75.8 / 1k
Red Hill
47.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Paddington
302
Red Hill
157
Population
Paddington
9,063
Red Hill
5,834
Metric leadPaddington 6Red Hill 42 tiedacross 12 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 familiesPaddington
- Best for best valueRed Hill
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 | 62.3/100 | 66.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.6/100 | 73.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 75.8 / 1k | 47.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | 13 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 48 | 41 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 73.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 302 | 157 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| Green cover | 1.0% | 7.7% |
| 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 schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access, while Red Hill stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability.
Choose Paddington if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Red Hill for retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.