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
| Marden | Payneham | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 75 |
| Transport | 72 | 64 |
| Education | 82 | 81 |
| Liveability | 80 | 82 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Marden | Payneham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,645 | 2,438 |
| Median age | 36 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,518 | $1,414 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 58.8% | 57.2% |
| Born in Australia | 58.6% | 62.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2 |
Growth: Marden Stable · Payneham Stable
Property
| Marden | Payneham | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.46M | $1.45M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 7.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $675 | $610 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.0% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Marden | Payneham | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 62 | 38 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 302 | 574 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 76 | 123 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,142 | 3,569 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Marden | Payneham | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,047 | Data not available |
Transport
| Marden | Payneham | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 72 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 12 | 7 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 27 | 27 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.9 km | 3.9 km |
Liveability
| Marden | Payneham | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 5 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.9 km | 12.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 5.1 km | 5.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.8 km | 4.1 km |
Population & growth
| Marden | Payneham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,645 | 2,438 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,809 | 2,600 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,770 | 2,603 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.52% | 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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