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FairSquare's model rates Paddington, New South Wales 6.9 out of 10 (Workhorse Investment) as of May 2026.
Paddington, situated just three kilometres from the Sydney Central Business District, offers a workhorse investment proposition, driven by exceptionally tight supply and robust demand from high-income tenants, evidenced by a critical 1.2 percent vacancy rate. Despite a modest gross yield of 2.8 percent, the suburb has delivered strong nine percent annual price growth, underpinned by its irreplaceable heritage housing stock. Constrained supply means downward price pressure is structurally limited.
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Unlock 9 signals — A$25 →FairSquare's model rates Paddington, New South Wales 6.9 out of 10 (Workhorse Investment) as of May 2026. Paddington, situated just three kilometres from the Sydney Central Business District, offers a workhorse investment proposition, driven by exceptionally tight supply and robust demand from high-income tenants, evidenced by a critical 1.2 percent vacancy rate. Despite a modest gross yield of 2.8 percent, the suburb has delivered strong nine percent annual price growth, underpinned by its irreplaceable heritage housing stock.
The median house price in Paddington, NSW is $3.03M. Weekly rent of $1632 against a 2.8% gross yield underpins this figure.
Paddington has a gross rental yield of 2.8%, with a median weekly rent of $1632. 12-month price growth is tracking at +9.0%.
Based on its market signals, Paddington aligns with: Defensive Hold.