Paddington, Queensland — 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 Brisbane City local government area.
| Locality | Paddington |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Brisbane City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -27.46076 |
| Longitude | 153.00011 |
| Population | 8,315 |
| Density | 3326.0 /km² |
| Area | 2.5 km² |
| Elevation | 32 m |
| Postcode | 4064 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 3 km west-northwest |
Paddington is a locality in the Brisbane City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 8,315. The locality covers an area of 2.5 km², giving a population density of about 3326.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 32 m above sea level. It lies approximately 3 km west-northwest of Brisbane. Paddington is located at 27.4608°S, 153.0001°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4064.
Paddington is a place where the Brisbane River, a broad, slow-moving artery, defines the edge of the land, its muddy currents reflecting the humid Queensland sky. It lies 2.8 km west-north-west of Brisbane City, QLD (from Brisbane City, QLD: bearing 293°T), and is situated 5.8 km east-south-east of The Gap. The terrain here slopes gently upwards from the water's edge, a series of low, rounded hills cloaked in a dense, almost tropical vegetation. Ancient fig trees, their buttress roots sprawling like subterranean veins, anchor themselves into the rich, red soil, their broad leaves creating a cool, dappled canopy overhead. The air, even on a still day, carries a subtle, earthy scent, a mix of damp soil, decaying leaves, and the faint, sweet perfume of unseen blossoms. This is a landscape that feels ancient and alive, a place where the natural world has a quiet, persistent claim.
The story of Paddington is deeply entwined with the fertile river flats and the early days of Brisbane's development. For generations, Indigenous custodians knew these lands, their connection a whisper in the rustling leaves of the gum trees. Later, settlers saw the potential for agriculture, the rich soil yielding crops that fed a growing colony. The local economy, once driven by farming and then by the burgeoning port, has since transformed. Paddington now thrives on a different kind of energy, a vibrant mix of residential charm and boutique commerce. Its distinctive character is evident in the preserved Queenslander homes, their wide verandahs catching the afternoon breeze, and in the lively streets where independent shops and cafes spill onto the footpaths. The gentle rise of the land offers glimpses of the city skyline beyond, a constant reminder of Paddington's place within the broader urban sprawl, yet it retains a distinct, almost village-like feel.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Paddington, Queensland 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 Brisbane City local government area.
Detailed location data for Paddington includes the postcode (4064), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Brisbane City), 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. |