Firle vs Payneham South
Firle scores higher on walkability (90/100 vs 36/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Firle (1095) sits above Payneham South (1094).
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Firle and Payneham South side by side
| Measure | Firle | Payneham South |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $675/wk |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | 60.0% | 58.0% |
| Renter occupied | 37.0% | 38.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1095 | 1094 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 90 | 36 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 80 | 100 |
| Population | 1,508 | 1,731 |
| Median age | 39 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 535 mm | 535 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 29.8°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Firle edges out on average school ICSEA (1095 vs 1094).
Firle vs Payneham South: common questions
Does Firle or Payneham South have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Firle scores 1095 vs 1094 in Payneham South. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Firle or Payneham South?
Firle scores 90/100 on walkability vs 36/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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