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Marden vs Payneham

The verdict

Payneham is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.45M versus $1.46M in Marden. Marden rates higher for transport (72 vs 64). On the separate residential safety score, Marden rates higher (62 vs 38/100 in Payneham).

Scores

MardenPayneham
MardenPayneham
Overall7875
Transport7264
Education8281
Liveability8082

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

Demographics

MardenPayneham
Population2,6452,438
Median age3638
Median household income (wk)$1,518$1,414
Bachelor degree or higher58.8%57.2%
Born in Australia58.6%62.0%
Avg household size2.12

Growth: Marden Stable · Payneham Stable

Property

MardenPayneham
Median house price$1.46M$1.45M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not available7.3%
Median rent — house (wk)$675$610
Rental yield (house)Data not available2.0%
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

MardenPayneham
Residential safety score6238
Break & enter dwelling /100k302574
Motor vehicle theft /100k76123
Domestic assault /100kData not availableData not available
Total incidents /100k (all)5,1423,569

Total incidents over time

Schools

MardenPayneham
Total schools20
Government20
Independent00
Average ICSEA1,047Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Marden · Payneham

Transport

MardenPayneham
Transport score7264
Train stations00
Bus stops127
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)2727
Nearest train station (km)3.9 km3.9 km

Liveability

MardenPayneham
Summer max temp29.0°C29.0°C
Winter max temp15.5°C15.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)550550
Supermarkets10
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks52
Playgrounds25
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)11.9 km12.8 km
Distance to CBD (km)5.1 km5.0 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)3.8 km4.1 km

Population & growth

MardenPayneham
Population (2021)2,6452,438
Estimated 20252,8092,600
Projected 20412,7702,603
Annual growth rate1.52%1.62%

Common questions

Which is safer, Marden or Payneham?

Marden has the higher residential safety score (Marden 62/100 vs Payneham 38/100).

Which is more affordable, Marden or Payneham?

Payneham is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.45M versus $1.46M.

Which has better public transport, Marden or Payneham?

Marden has the higher transport score (Marden 72/100 vs Payneham 64/100).

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Data sources

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