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
| Firle | Payneham South | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 80 |
| Transport | 77 | 75 |
| Education | 82 | 78 |
| Liveability | 82 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Firle | Payneham South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,508 | 1,731 |
| Median age | 39 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,488 | $1,560 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 58.0% | 53.9% |
| Born in Australia | 58.5% | 63.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.4 |
Growth: Firle Stable · Payneham South Stable
Property
| Firle | Payneham South | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.24M | $1.39M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $665 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Firle | Payneham South | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 99 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 66 | 289 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 199 | 58 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,549 | 3,351 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Firle | Payneham South | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,079 |
See the full school list on each profile: Firle · Payneham South
Transport
| Firle | Payneham South | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 77 | 75 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 13 | 8 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 28 | 26 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.4 km | 3.7 km |
Liveability
| Firle | Payneham South | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 10 | 1 |
| Parks | 4 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.9 km | 13.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 5.5 km | 4.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.8 km | 4.1 km |
Population & growth
| Firle | Payneham South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,508 | 1,731 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,608 | 1,846 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,610 | 1,848 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.62% | 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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