Overall score
Paddington
62.3/100
West End
54.7/100
Paddington vs West End, QLD Suburb Comparison
Paddington for families and investment; West End for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
PaddingtonWest End
Crime rate
Paddington
75.8 / 1k
West End
108.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Paddington
302
West End
1,231
Population
Paddington
9,063
West End
14,730
Metric leadPaddington 4West End 44 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 retireesWest End
- Best for familiesPaddington
- Best for investmentPaddington
- Best for best valuePaddington
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 | 62.3/100 | 54.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.6/100 | 53.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 75.8 / 1k | 108.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 48 | 57 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 302 | 1,231 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| Green cover | 1.0% | 8.8% |
| 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, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options; West End answers with public transport access, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability.
Retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers may find Paddington the better fit, while families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer West End.
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.