Payneham South vs St Morris
The verdict
Payneham South is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.39M versus $1.50M in St Morris. Payneham South has a shorter estimated CBD commute (26 vs 28 min).
Scores
Payneham SouthSt Morris
| Payneham South | St Morris | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 79 |
| Transport | 75 | 71 |
| Education | 78 | 80 |
| Liveability | 86 | 87 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Payneham South | St Morris | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,731 | 1,598 |
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,560 | $1,698 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 53.9% | 55.8% |
| Born in Australia | 63.3% | 70.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.4 |
Growth: Payneham South Stable · St Morris Stable
Property
| Payneham South | St Morris | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.39M | $1.50M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Payneham South | St Morris | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 69 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 289 | 125 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 58 | 313 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,351 | 3,317 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Payneham South | St Morris | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,079 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Payneham South · St Morris
Transport
| Payneham South | St Morris | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 75 | 71 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 8 | 6 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 26 | 28 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.7 km | 4.2 km |
Liveability
| Payneham South | St Morris | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 9 |
| Parks | 0 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.5 km | 14.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 4.8 km | 5.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.1 km | 4.4 km |
Population & growth
| Payneham South | St Morris | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,731 | 1,598 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,846 | 1,704 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,848 | 1,706 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.62% | 1.62% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Payneham South or St Morris?
St Morris has the higher residential safety score (Payneham South 66/100 vs St Morris 69/100).
Which is more affordable, Payneham South or St Morris?
Payneham South is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.39M versus $1.50M.
Which has better public transport, Payneham South or St Morris?
Payneham South has the higher transport score (Payneham South 75/100 vs St Morris 71/100).
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