Marden vs Payneham.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,350,000 and $1,800,000.
Marden (median $1,350,000) is roughly 25% cheaper to buy into than Payneham ($1,800,000). Over the past year, Payneham (0%) ran 12.9 percentage points ahead of Marden (-12.9%) on house-price growth.
Payneham scores higher on walkability (20/100 vs 22/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Marden (1103) sits above Payneham (1098).
For buyers
Marden is the lower entry point at $1,350,000 median, 25% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Marden delivers the better gross yield (2.60% vs 1.76%), but Payneham has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Marden edges out on average school ICSEA (1103 vs 1098).
Common questions
Is Marden or Payneham cheaper to buy in?
Marden has the lower median house price at $1,350,000, roughly 25% below Payneham ($1,800,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Marden or Payneham?
Over the past 12 months, Payneham grew 0% vs -12.9% in Marden, a gap of 12.9 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 Marden or Payneham have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Marden scores 1103 vs 1098 in Payneham. 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, Marden or Payneham?
Payneham scores 22/100 on walkability vs 20/100. 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, Marden or Payneham?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.60% in Marden vs 1.76% 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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