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Payneham vs Payneham South

The verdict

Payneham South is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.39M versus $1.45M in Payneham. Payneham South rates higher for transport (75 vs 64). Payneham South has a shorter estimated CBD commute (26 vs 27 min). On the separate residential safety score, Payneham South rates higher (66 vs 38/100 in Payneham).

Scores

PaynehamPayneham South
PaynehamPayneham South
Overall7580
Transport6475
Education8178
Liveability8286

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

Demographics

PaynehamPayneham South
Population2,4381,731
Median age3839
Median household income (wk)$1,414$1,560
Bachelor degree or higher57.2%53.9%
Born in Australia62.0%63.3%
Avg household size22.4

Growth: Payneham Stable · Payneham South Stable

Property

PaynehamPayneham South
Median house price$1.45M$1.39M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoY7.3%Data not available
Median rent — house (wk)$610$650
Rental yield (house)2.0%Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

PaynehamPayneham South
Residential safety score3866
Break & enter dwelling /100k574289
Motor vehicle theft /100k12358
Domestic assault /100kData not availableData not available
Total incidents /100k (all)3,5693,351

Total incidents over time

Schools

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

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

Transport

PaynehamPayneham South
Transport score6475
Train stations00
Bus stops78
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)2726
Nearest train station (km)3.9 km3.7 km

Liveability

PaynehamPayneham South
Summer max temp29.0°C29.0°C
Winter max temp15.5°C15.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)550550
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants01
Parks20
Playgrounds5Data not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)12.8 km13.5 km
Distance to CBD (km)5.0 km4.8 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)4.1 km4.1 km

Population & growth

PaynehamPayneham South
Population (2021)2,4381,731
Estimated 20252,6001,846
Projected 20412,6031,848
Annual growth rate1.62%1.62%

Common questions

Which is safer, Payneham or Payneham South?

Payneham South has the higher residential safety score (Payneham 38/100 vs Payneham South 66/100).

Which is more affordable, Payneham or Payneham South?

Payneham South is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.39M versus $1.45M.

Which has better public transport, Payneham or Payneham South?

Payneham South has the higher transport score (Payneham 64/100 vs Payneham South 75/100).

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Data sources

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