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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 SouthSt Morris
Overall8079
Transport7571
Education7880
Liveability8687

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

Demographics

Payneham SouthSt Morris
Population1,7311,598
Median age3940
Median household income (wk)$1,560$1,698
Bachelor degree or higher53.9%55.8%
Born in Australia63.3%70.7%
Avg household size2.42.4

Growth: Payneham South Stable · St Morris Stable

Property

Payneham SouthSt Morris
Median house price$1.39M$1.50M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$650$550
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Payneham SouthSt Morris
Residential safety score6669
Break & enter dwelling /100k289125
Motor vehicle theft /100k58313
Domestic assault /100kData not availableData not available
Total incidents /100k (all)3,3513,317

Total incidents over time

Schools

Payneham SouthSt Morris
Total schools10
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEA1,079Data not available

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

Transport

Payneham SouthSt Morris
Transport score7571
Train stations00
Bus stops86
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)2628
Nearest train station (km)3.7 km4.2 km

Liveability

Payneham SouthSt Morris
Summer max temp29.0°C29.0°C
Winter max temp15.5°C15.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)550550
Supermarkets01
Cafes & restaurants19
Parks02
PlaygroundsData not available1
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)13.5 km14.4 km
Distance to CBD (km)4.8 km5.2 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)4.1 km4.4 km

Population & growth

Payneham SouthSt Morris
Population (2021)1,7311,598
Estimated 20251,8461,704
Projected 20411,8481,706
Annual growth rate1.62%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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Data sources

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