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flag Paddington, Brisbane, is losing its working-class, diverse identity as luxury developments push median home prices to $2.4 million.

flag Paddington, a Brisbane suburb once known for its working-class roots and artistic community, is rapidly transforming due to luxury renovations and high-end developments, driving median house prices to $2.4 million. flag Longtime residents say the shift from affordable housing and community-oriented living to exclusivity has eroded the area’s diverse, egalitarian character, with historic cottages replaced by large homes, shared access gates, and encroachments on neighbors’ property. flag While some cultural landmarks remain, many original venues have closed, and rising costs have made it difficult for lower-income and younger residents to stay, symbolizing a broader loss of the suburb’s inclusive identity.

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