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FairSquare's model rates Paddington, Queensland 6.5 out of 10 (Workhorse Investment) as of May 2026.
Paddington, an established inner-city precinct just 4km from the Brisbane CBD, offers a robust workhorse investment proposition driven by persistently low supply and exceptionally high demand. This unique market dynamic has delivered 17.5% capital appreciation over the past year and sustains an ultra-low 0.8% vacancy rate, indicating strong tenant retention for long-term capital growth investors. The market has started re-rating this location — 12-month growth of +17.5% puts it ahead of the broader Queensland median.
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Unlock 9 signals — A$25 →FairSquare's model rates Paddington, Queensland 6.5 out of 10 (Workhorse Investment) as of May 2026. Paddington, an established inner-city precinct just 4km from the Brisbane CBD, offers a robust workhorse investment proposition driven by persistently low supply and exceptionally high demand. This unique market dynamic has delivered 17.5% capital appreciation over the past year and sustains an ultra-low 0.8% vacancy rate, indicating strong tenant retention for long-term capital growth investors.
The median house price in Paddington, QLD is $1.87M. Weekly rent of $860 against a 2.4% gross yield underpins this figure.
Paddington has a gross rental yield of 2.4%, with a median weekly rent of $860. 12-month price growth is tracking at +17.5%.
Based on its market signals, Paddington aligns with: Growth Play, Defensive Hold.