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Paddington

Queensland, Australia · Oceania

About Paddington

Paddington is worth a stop: 4km from Story Bridge.

Paddington is a town located in Queensland, Australia. With a population of 8,315, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Paddington sits in Australia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Australia/Brisbane time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Paddington to your route.

About Paddington

Paddington Ward is a Brisbane City Council ward covering Paddington, Auchenflower, Kelvin Grove, Milton, Petrie Terrace, Red Hill, and parts of Bardon and Toowong. The current Paddington Ward was established for the 2016 election, and is the third Brisbane ward to bear the name. The ward previously existed from 1925

Read more to 1937 (as one of the city's original 20 wards), and again from 1985 to 1994.

Read more on Wikipedia

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Paddington offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Paddington located?

Paddington is located in Queensland, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -27.4594 latitude, 152.9951 longitude.

What is the population of Paddington?

Paddington has a population of approximately 8,315 people, making it a town in Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
8,315
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
Queensland
Timezone
Australia/Brisbane
Coordinates
-27.4594, 152.9951

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Australia

Police
000
Ambulance
000
Fire
000
Non-emergency police
131 444
Driving side
left

112 works from mobiles. Distances between fuel stops in the outback can exceed 200 km: plan ahead. Wildlife is most active at dawn/dusk.

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Worth the detour from Paddington

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

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Story Bridge

Brisbane's heritage-listed 1940 steel cantilever bridge over the Brisbane River, drivable on the Bradfield Highway and climbable on guided ascents for skyline views.

4 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Dreamworld

Australia's largest theme park on the Gold Coast with thrill rides, wildlife encounters, and family attractions.

55 km · about 65 min drive

landmark

Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast

Australia's premier water park on the Gold Coast featuring giant water slides, wave pools, and aqua-play areas.

59 km · about 70 min drive

landmark

Warner Bros. Movie World

Gold Coast movie-themed park featuring rides and attractions based on iconic Warner Bros. films and characters.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Paddington

  • Right hereStory BridgeBrisbane's heritage-listed 1940 steel cantilever bridge over the Brisbane River, drivable on the Bradfield Highway and climbable on guided ascents for skyline views.
  • 65 kmGlass House Mountains LookoutElevated lookout on the Sunshine Coast hinterland tourist drive, giving a panorama of the volcanic plugs named by James Cook in 1770.
  • 73 kmSurfers Paradise Street CircuitA Gold Coast street circuit running along the beachfront and through the high-rise canyon of Surfers Paradise, host of Indycar and now Supercars. Ordinary beach-town streets off-season.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Paddington.

Red Hill

🇦🇺 Australia

1 km awayPop. 5,390

Milton

🇦🇺 Australia

1 km awayPop. 2,300

Ashgrove

🇦🇺 Australia

2 km awayPop. 12,726

Bardon

🇦🇺 Australia

2 km awayPop. 9,231

Auchenflower

🇦🇺 Australia

2 km awayPop. 6,196

Petrie Terrace

🇦🇺 Australia

2 km awayPop. 1,091

Kelvin Grove

🇦🇺 Australia

2 km awayPop. 7,766

West End

🇦🇺 Australia

3 km awayPop. 9,269

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