Welcome to The Paddington Society Inc, a community association established in 1964 dedicated to celebrating the distinctive qualities of Paddington, an early Victorian suburb nestled in Sydney, NSW, Australia. The Society is incorporated in New South Wales and has a rich history of successfully safeguarding Paddington’s unique heritage.
Paddington’s distinct character is shaped by its historical development and growth during the 19th century, evident in the iconic terrace houses that dot its landscape and embody various architectural styles. Positioned atop the terrain, Paddington offers picturesque views overlooking Sydney Harbour. We have a collective duty to protect this historic suburb to ensure that its legacy lives on.
Join The Paddington Society today and be part of conserving our unique legacy for future generations.
MEMBERSHIP
Join The Paddington Society now. By becoming a member, you assist in safeguarding the rich history, architectural heritage, culture and community of Paddington for generations to come.
STAY INFORMED
Keep up to date with issues being addressed by the Society in our regular newsletter. Learn about planned events, committee meetings, specific campaigns and more.
MEMBERSHIP
Join The Paddington Society now. By becoming a member, you assist in safeguarding the rich history, architectural heritage, culture and community of Paddington for generations to come.
STAY INFORMED
Keep up to date with issues being addressed by the Society in our regular newsletter. Learn about planned events, committee meetings, specific campaigns and more.
MEMBERSHIP
Join The Paddington Society now. By becoming a member, you assist in safeguarding the rich history, architectural heritage, culture and community of Paddington for generations to come.
STAY INFORMED
Keep up to date with issues being addressed by the Society in our regular newsletter. Learn about planned events, committee meetings, specific campaigns and more.
160 Oxford Street – New Residential Development
An application for a State Significant Development residential development has been lodged for 160 Oxford Street Paddington. The proposal includes the demolition of existing buildings at 142-148 and 160 Oxford Street, 13 Gipps St (garage only), [...]
Parklets in the Streets of Paddington
Woollahra Municipal Council supports and encourages footway dining as a means of creating vibrant streetscapes and creating opportunities for businesses to grow and prosper. Businesses with existing Footway Approval for footway dining can apply to use [...]
Oxford Street East Cycleway
Last Update: 12 November 2025 TfNSW releases “Revitalising Oxford Street” More information has been released by TfNSW. Take a look at the Oxford Street Revitalisation Project Public Domain and Activation Strategy Transport for NSW is proposing [...]
Planning Reforms Must Deliver Housing Quality and Affordability
Clover Moore The Lord Mayor of Sydney presented a Minute at the CoS Council meeting on October 27th 2025 addressing housing quality and affordability. The CoS states that NSW Government’s Environmental Planning and Assessment (Planning System [...]
Moore Park South Project and Golf Course
Update 28 October 25 Moore Park South Draft plans released The Minns Labor Government has unveiled draft plans for the new 20 hectare park in Moore Park South, giving Sydney its first preview of the proposed [...]
Youth Recreation Area at Rushcutters Bay Park
In July and August 2025, the Heritage Council of NSW invited public submissions on Woollahra Council’s proposal to build a Youth Recreation Area (Skate Park) in Rushcutters Bay Park listed on the State Heritage Register. The [...]
Modern Buildings for Local Heritage Listing
Woollahra Municipal Council (WMC) seeks to conserve buildings in our Local Government Area (LGA) that have heritage significance. This includes buildings dating from the 19th and early 20th centuries, as well as outstanding buildings from more [...]
Victoria Barracks Potential Proposed Redevelopment
Victoria Barracks is a 15-hectare heritage site on Oxford Street, Paddington, close to Moore Park, Allianz Stadium and the Sydney Cricket Ground. Should Victoria Barracks become available for broader community use, the City of Sydney asked residents to help shape a long-term vision for the precinct. [...]
The Paddington Society 2024 AGM Documents
Current Paddington Society Members, can download copies of the 2024 AGM Minutes and the 2024 Accounts.
Dorothy Ward’s Paddington 1931 – 1952
Have you ever wondered about the E.J. Ward Community Centre on Underwood Street? Read about Dorothy Ward's reminisces about life in Paddington, and her father Eddy Ward, the member for East Sydney who represented the electorate for more than 30 years and held ministerial posts under Prime Ministers John Curtin and Ben Chifley [...]
Selwyn Street Boarding Houses – Affordable Housing Loss
Update: 4 September, 2025 Learn more about what is happening and read the excerpt from ‘save_our_neighbours’ “On the final day of the appeal window the developer lodged another appeal against the Commission’s decision to reject the [...]
Paddington Bowling Club Update
Update September 2025 The Member for Sydney Alex Greenwich recently commented on the outcome of the NSW Court Case. Update 3 September 2025 High Court Upholds La Perouse Land Claim Over Disused Paddington Site The ABC [...]
Busby’s Bore Moore Park Heritage Impacts
Visit Busby’s Bore In recognition of the importance of this early water supply system to the people of Sydney and New South Wales, Busby’s Bore was entered on the NSW State Heritage Register in 1999. Busby’s [...]
New Public Toilet at Gugara Park Paddington
Update: 18 August 2025 Council staff reviewed the 102 submissions received and based on community feedback, further investigations were conducted to find an alternative location for a new toilet at Gugara Park. A new location was [...]
Draft Heritage Strategy for NSW
The NSW Government Draft Heritage Strategy aims to ensure heritage is valued as an integral part of the culture and wellbeing of our communities and our sense of place. Heritage includes the places, objects and stories [...]
Rebuilding Paddington: Jeffrey Jonas’ Story
When Jeffrey Jonas bought his property in Paddington in 1959 it was a very different place from the charming suburb it is today. “I’d ask my mates to visit my property after the pub closed,” Jeff [...]
NSW Government’s Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy
Update: 30 June 2025 Read the message from Sarah Swan Mayor of Woollahra Municipal Council on 25 June 2025 that follows on from her message of 18 June 2025 addressing their Affordable Housing Policy and outlining [...]
Changes to Cultural State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP)
In 2023, the NSW Government made an election commitment to support music venues, trading hours and outdoor performance through a Cultural SEPP. The Night Time Economy Explanation of Intended Effect (EIE) proposed changes to the planning [...]
Planning Proposal for 8-10 New Mclean Street Edgecliff
A NSW Government Planning Proposal seeks to amend the Woollahra LEP 2014 to enable increased density of the site located at 8-10 New McLean Street Edgecliff with approximately 246 dwellings incorporating affordable housing in an 18-storey [...]
CoS Planning Proposal Conservation Areas Review
The City of Sydney have reviewed their heritage conservation areas. Proposed boundary changes aim to place sites in the most appropriate conservation area, correct mapping errors, remove buildings that detract from heritage significance and include more [...]
160 Oxford Street – New Residential Development
An application for a State Significant Development residential development has been lodged for 160 Oxford Street Paddington. The proposal includes the demolition of existing buildings at 142-148 and 160 Oxford Street, 13 Gipps St (garage only), [...]
Parklets in the Streets of Paddington
Woollahra Municipal Council supports and encourages footway dining as a means of creating vibrant streetscapes and creating opportunities for businesses to grow and prosper. Businesses with existing Footway Approval for footway dining can apply to use [...]
Oxford Street East Cycleway
Last Update: 12 November 2025 TfNSW releases “Revitalising Oxford Street” More information has been released by TfNSW. Take a look at the Oxford Street Revitalisation Project Public Domain and Activation Strategy Transport for NSW is proposing [...]
Planning Reforms Must Deliver Housing Quality and Affordability
Clover Moore The Lord Mayor of Sydney presented a Minute at the CoS Council meeting on October 27th 2025 addressing housing quality and affordability. The CoS states that NSW Government’s Environmental Planning and Assessment (Planning System [...]
Moore Park South Project and Golf Course
Update 28 October 25 Moore Park South Draft plans released The Minns Labor Government has unveiled draft plans for the new 20 hectare park in Moore Park South, giving Sydney its first preview of the proposed [...]
Youth Recreation Area at Rushcutters Bay Park
In July and August 2025, the Heritage Council of NSW invited public submissions on Woollahra Council’s proposal to build a Youth Recreation Area (Skate Park) in Rushcutters Bay Park listed on the State Heritage Register. The [...]
Modern Buildings for Local Heritage Listing
Woollahra Municipal Council (WMC) seeks to conserve buildings in our Local Government Area (LGA) that have heritage significance. This includes buildings dating from the 19th and early 20th centuries, as well as outstanding buildings from more [...]
Victoria Barracks Potential Proposed Redevelopment
Victoria Barracks is a 15-hectare heritage site on Oxford Street, Paddington, close to Moore Park, Allianz Stadium and the Sydney Cricket Ground. Should Victoria Barracks become available for broader community use, the City of Sydney asked residents to help shape a long-term vision for the precinct. [...]
The Paddington Society 2024 AGM Documents
Current Paddington Society Members, can download copies of the 2024 AGM Minutes and the 2024 Accounts.
Dorothy Ward’s Paddington 1931 – 1952
Have you ever wondered about the E.J. Ward Community Centre on Underwood Street? Read about Dorothy Ward's reminisces about life in Paddington, and her father Eddy Ward, the member for East Sydney who represented the electorate for more than 30 years and held ministerial posts under Prime Ministers John Curtin and Ben Chifley [...]
Selwyn Street Boarding Houses – Affordable Housing Loss
Update: 4 September, 2025 Learn more about what is happening and read the excerpt from ‘save_our_neighbours’ “On the final day of the appeal window the developer lodged another appeal against the Commission’s decision to reject the [...]
Paddington Bowling Club Update
Update September 2025 The Member for Sydney Alex Greenwich recently commented on the outcome of the NSW Court Case. Update 3 September 2025 High Court Upholds La Perouse Land Claim Over Disused Paddington Site The ABC [...]
Busby’s Bore Moore Park Heritage Impacts
Visit Busby’s Bore In recognition of the importance of this early water supply system to the people of Sydney and New South Wales, Busby’s Bore was entered on the NSW State Heritage Register in 1999. Busby’s [...]
New Public Toilet at Gugara Park Paddington
Update: 18 August 2025 Council staff reviewed the 102 submissions received and based on community feedback, further investigations were conducted to find an alternative location for a new toilet at Gugara Park. A new location was [...]
Draft Heritage Strategy for NSW
The NSW Government Draft Heritage Strategy aims to ensure heritage is valued as an integral part of the culture and wellbeing of our communities and our sense of place. Heritage includes the places, objects and stories [...]
Rebuilding Paddington: Jeffrey Jonas’ Story
When Jeffrey Jonas bought his property in Paddington in 1959 it was a very different place from the charming suburb it is today. “I’d ask my mates to visit my property after the pub closed,” Jeff [...]
NSW Government’s Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy
Update: 30 June 2025 Read the message from Sarah Swan Mayor of Woollahra Municipal Council on 25 June 2025 that follows on from her message of 18 June 2025 addressing their Affordable Housing Policy and outlining [...]
Changes to Cultural State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP)
In 2023, the NSW Government made an election commitment to support music venues, trading hours and outdoor performance through a Cultural SEPP. The Night Time Economy Explanation of Intended Effect (EIE) proposed changes to the planning [...]
Planning Proposal for 8-10 New Mclean Street Edgecliff
A NSW Government Planning Proposal seeks to amend the Woollahra LEP 2014 to enable increased density of the site located at 8-10 New McLean Street Edgecliff with approximately 246 dwellings incorporating affordable housing in an 18-storey [...]
CoS Planning Proposal Conservation Areas Review
The City of Sydney have reviewed their heritage conservation areas. Proposed boundary changes aim to place sites in the most appropriate conservation area, correct mapping errors, remove buildings that detract from heritage significance and include more [...]
The Paddington Society acknowledges that we are on the land of the Gadigal and Birrabirragal people, the Traditional Custodians of the land. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
