Booming Inner-Sydney Market: Woollahra & Paddington

Although the property market in the Sydney metropolitan area has been heavily impacted by high inflation and high interest rates in recent years, forcing many potential buyers to reconsider purchasing property, at the same time some neighborhoods like Woollahra and Paddington have attracted a lot of attention from investors and developers.

Paddington and Woollahra appear to have been unaffected by the economic recession, and the housing market is booming, something unprecedented in history. The latest data demonstrates the dynamism of the housing market.In a short period of 12 months, 560 properties changed hands and there are no vacant properties for rent, special for residential.

It's unclear exactly what's causing the volatility and unpredictability of the real estate market. Some believe the appreciation is due to the location and historical landmarks of these areas, while others consider it from an economic perspective.

With lower chances of obtaining a better financial return in stocks or other investments, buying property in the right neighborhood is a viable option. It's expensive, but it represents an excellent way to preserve wealth.

This is the list of commercial and residential properties sold in 2025:

Woollahra in 2025: 204 sales

Paddington Houses: 250 sales

Paddington Apartments and commercial: 105 sales

Ralph Garofano

Real Estate Agent | Licensed Auctioneer