Payneham vs Marden.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,620,000 and $1,676,338.
Payneham (median $1,620,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Marden ($1,676,338). Over the past year, Marden (+15.6%) ran 8.3 percentage points ahead of Payneham (+7.3%) on house-price growth.
Payneham scores higher on walkability (22/100 vs 20/100 ), 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
Payneham is the lower entry point at $1,620,000 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Marden carries both higher gross yield (2.09% vs 1.96%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Marden edges out on average school ICSEA (1103 vs 1098).
Common questions
Is Payneham or Marden cheaper to buy in?
Payneham has the lower median house price at $1,620,000, roughly 3% below Marden ($1,676,338). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Payneham or Marden?
Over the past 12 months, Marden grew +15.6% vs +7.3% in Payneham, a gap of 8.3 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 Payneham or Marden 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, Payneham or Marden?
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, Payneham or Marden?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.09% in Marden 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.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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