Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.7 km apart, on the same open data. Centennial Park scores higher on 3 of 10 measures.
| Centennial Park | Paddington | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 84 | 64 |
| Safety | 15 | 35 |
| Wealth | 43 | 88 |
| Value | 53 | 79 |
| Parks | 15 | 76 |
| Cafés | 69 | 92 |
| Transit | 31 | 61 |
| Green space | 96 | 35 |
| Active & healthy | 92 | 69 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 6 | 76 |
| Median rent | $500/wk | $650/wk |
| Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026) | $3,625,000 | $3,625,000 |
| House sales this quarter | 47 | 47 |
| Population | 2,225 | 12,701 |
| Full profile | Centennial Park in full | Paddington in full |
Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.
Paddington scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Centennial Park and Paddington have the same median house price.
Centennial Park scores higher on 3 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Centennial Park or Paddington.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →