Paddington 4064
Why Paddington?
Paddington is a beautiful suburb located near the Brisbane city. It is ideal for families, single people, professionals, students, and anyone who desires to live in a beautiful, leafy suburb. It is close to the city for commuters, but it is also close to some bushland parks like Mt. Coot-tha.
It has fabulous cafes and restaurants where you can get the best breakfasts with the Ithaca Café, Broncos Club, and Paddington pub within easy reach, and it also has many antique shops and art galleries. Paddington is also an attractive option for students because they can walk to QUT Kelvin grove or garden’s point campuses. There is also an easily accessible cycling path to UQ at St. Lucia.
With the average age of the population ranging between 20-39 years, Paddington is an excellent area for families with children, as it is always safe and tidy. There are dog off-leash areas where you can go hang out. Children can go to the Ithaca school and the upgraded Ithaca pool for hangouts. There is also access to great hospitals with excellent doctors.
Demographics
As per the latest census reports, Paddington has a suburb population of 8,556, with 59% being born in Australia and the others coming from England, the USA, South Africa, and many countries. There are a couple of languages commonly spoken, like English as the main one, French, Spanish, Italian, and Greek.
Most of the people in Paddington live in semi-detached townhouses or terrace houses, with others living in apartments and a smaller percentage in separate houses. It is a mostly ‘high-wealth’ area with a medium weekly income of $2,509 per household.
Health, Education and Schooling
There are many schools in Paddington, including pre-school, primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions, with Kelvin Grove easily accessible. It is also close to everything with excellent public transport, making it an easy commute for kids.
There are many healthcare facilities, including the Scottish hospital and about a dozen other healthcare and medical facilities that offer the best services.
Looking for a Buyers Agent in Paddington?
At Locate, we are your dedicated connection to the market – our exclusive databases and our inside knowledge of values and trends, allows us to evaluate and shortlist suitable properties, whilst also factoring in important future benefits such as capital growth and rental yields.
Most importantly we are 100% on your side and can be involved as much as you need. It’s our job to deal with all the selling agents – in order to negotiate the best deal and ensure you don’t overpay – and to take care of any inspections, surveys and contracts.
We’re certain that you’ll actually love the buying process as much as you’ll love your new home!
Schedule a call and let’s discover if we’re a fit for helping you.