Glynde vs Payneham.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,425,000 and $1,620,000. Glynde edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Glynde (median $1,425,000) is roughly 12% cheaper to buy into than Payneham ($1,620,000). Over the past year, Glynde (+23.4%) ran 16.1 percentage points ahead of Payneham (+7.3%) on house-price growth.
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 $1,425,000 median, 12% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Glynde carries both higher gross yield (2.66% vs 1.96%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Payneham edges out on average school ICSEA (1098 vs 1082).
Common questions
Is Glynde or Payneham cheaper to buy in?
Glynde has the lower median house price at $1,425,000, roughly 12% below Payneham ($1,620,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Glynde or Payneham?
Over the past 12 months, Glynde grew +23.4% vs +7.3% in Payneham, a gap of 16.1 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
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 2.66% in Glynde vs 1.96% 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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