Glynde vs Payneham
Glynde (median $1,350,125) is roughly 25% cheaper to buy into than Payneham ($1,800,000).
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Glynde and Payneham side by side
| Measure | Glynde | Payneham |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,350,125 | $1,800,000 |
| Median unit | $289,440 | $289,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | -7.5% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $720/wk | $650/wk |
| Unit rent | $600/wk | $577/wk |
| Owner occupied | 52.0% | 54.0% |
| Renter occupied | 30.0% | 39.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1082 | 1098 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 82 | 22 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,102 | 2,438 |
| Median age | 45 | 38 |
| 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
Glynde scores higher on walkability (82/100 vs 22/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Payneham (1098) sits above Glynde (1082).
- For buyers
- Glynde is the lower entry point at $1,350,125 median, 25% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Glynde offers the higher gross rental yield (2.77% vs 1.88%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Payneham edges out on average school ICSEA (1098 vs 1082).
Glynde vs Payneham: common questions
Is Glynde or Payneham cheaper to buy in?
Glynde has the lower median house price at $1,350,125, roughly 25% below Payneham ($1,800,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Glynde or Payneham have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Payneham scores 1098 vs 1082 in Glynde. 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, Glynde or Payneham?
Glynde scores 82/100 on walkability vs 22/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Glynde or Payneham?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.77% in Glynde vs 1.88% in Payneham. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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