Payneham vs Payneham South
Payneham South scores higher on walkability (22/100 vs 36/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Payneham (1098) sits above Payneham South (1094).
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Payneham and Payneham South side by side
| Measure | Payneham | Payneham South |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,800,000 | – |
| Median unit | $289,440 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $675/wk |
| Unit rent | $577/wk | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | 54.0% | 58.0% |
| Renter occupied | 39.0% | 38.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1098 | 1094 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 22 | 36 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,438 | 1,731 |
| Median age | 38 | 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
- Payneham edges out on average school ICSEA (1098 vs 1094). Payneham South also has a higher family-household share (65% vs 55%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Payneham vs Payneham South: common questions
Does Payneham or Payneham South have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Payneham scores 1098 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, Payneham or Payneham South?
Payneham South scores 36/100 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.
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