Paddington, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Paddington, in the Woollahra Municipal Council local government area.
| Locality | Paddington |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Woollahra Municipal Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.88344 |
| Longitude | 151.22803 |
| Population | 12,686 |
| Density | 7735.4 /km² |
| Area | 1.6 km² |
| Elevation | 51 m |
| Postcode | 2021 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 2 km southeast |
Paddington is a locality in the Woollahra Municipal Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of 12,686. The locality covers an area of 1.6 km², giving a population density of about 7735.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 51 m above sea level. It lies approximately 2 km southeast of Sydney. Paddington is located at 33.8834°S, 151.2280°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2021.
Paddington rises from the eastern slopes, a suburb of tightly packed terraces and leafy avenues where the afternoon sun, particularly in the warmer months, casts long, intricate shadows that seem to pool in the narrow laneways. It lies 2.4 km south-east of Sydney, NSW (from Sydney, NSW: bearing 136°T), and is situated 7.0 km north-north-west of Maroubra. The air here carries a distinct scent, a subtle blend of blooming jacarandas in spring, the faint salt tang of the nearby harbour, and the comforting aroma of roasting coffee drifting from the many cafes that line its bustling streets. The terrain itself is a series of gentle undulations, each rise offering a new perspective of terracotta rooftops and the distant, shimmering expanse of the Pacific.
Originally a working-class district, Paddington’s narrative is deeply intertwined with the waves of immigrants who shaped its character, each group leaving its imprint on the architecture and the enduring spirit of the place. Its transformation into a fashionable enclave, celebrated for its vibrant arts scene and burgeoning boutique economy, is a testament to its adaptive resilience. The old wool stores and factories, remnants of a past dedicated to the shearing and export of Australia’s fleece, now house galleries, designer boutiques, and some of Sydney’s most sought-after restaurants, drawing a steady stream of locals and travellers alike who come to soak in its unique, almost European, charm.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Paddington, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Paddington, in the Woollahra Municipal Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Paddington includes the postcode (2021), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Woollahra Municipal Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Paddington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |