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Firle vs Payneham South

The verdict

Firle is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.24M versus $1.39M in Payneham South. Payneham South has a shorter estimated CBD commute (26 vs 28 min). On the separate residential safety score, Firle rates higher (99 vs 66/100 in Payneham South).

Scores

FirlePayneham South
FirlePayneham South
Overall8080
Transport7775
Education8278
Liveability8286

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

FirlePayneham South
Population1,5081,731
Median age3939
Median household income (wk)$1,488$1,560
Bachelor degree or higher58.0%53.9%
Born in Australia58.5%63.3%
Avg household size2.42.4

Growth: Firle Stable · Payneham South Stable

Property

FirlePayneham South
Median house price$1.24M$1.39M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$665$650
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

FirlePayneham South
Residential safety score9966
Break & enter dwelling /100k66289
Motor vehicle theft /100k19958
Domestic assault /100kData not availableData not available
Total incidents /100k (all)9,5493,351

Total incidents over time

Schools

FirlePayneham South
Total schools01
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available1,079

See the full school list on each profile: Firle · Payneham South

Transport

FirlePayneham South
Transport score7775
Train stations00
Bus stops138
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)2826
Nearest train station (km)4.4 km3.7 km

Liveability

FirlePayneham South
Summer max temp29.0°C29.0°C
Winter max temp15.5°C15.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)550550
Supermarkets40
Cafes & restaurants101
Parks40
Playgrounds1Data not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs10
Distance to coast (km)13.9 km13.5 km
Distance to CBD (km)5.5 km4.8 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)4.8 km4.1 km

Population & growth

FirlePayneham South
Population (2021)1,5081,731
Estimated 20251,6081,846
Projected 20411,6101,848
Annual growth rate1.62%1.62%

Common questions

Which is safer, Firle or Payneham South?

Firle has the higher residential safety score (Firle 99/100 vs Payneham South 66/100).

Which is more affordable, Firle or Payneham South?

Firle is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.24M versus $1.39M.

Which has better public transport, Firle or Payneham South?

Firle has the higher transport score (Firle 77/100 vs Payneham South 75/100).

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Data sources

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