Payneham South at a glance
Weekly rent
$675
Houses · units $500
Population
1,731
Median age 39
Walk score
36
Car dependent
Rent: SA rental bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Market
House prices in Payneham South.
Median house price
Too few sales for a median
Only 3 house sales were recorded in the latest published quarter (updated October 2026), too few for a reliable median. We publish one from 5 sales or more. How we source data.
Sales data as of October 2026
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$675/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$500/wk
Owner occupied
58%
Renter occupied
38%
At a deeper level
1,731
Median age: 39
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-sa
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The brief
What to know about Payneham South.
The postcode for Payneham South is 5070 (SA), Norwood Payneham and St Peters, part of Greater Adelaide.
Payneham South (5070) sits in the Norwood Payneham and St Peters region of South Australia.
Payneham South has roughly 1,731 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Payneham South scores 36/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 4 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Payneham South's population at 1,731, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (58% own, 38% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,731
Median age
39
Family households
65%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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Safety
Crime and safety.
47
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
36
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Payneham South.
Local schools for Payneham South
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Government School Catchment
Trinity Gardens School
Felixstow Primary School
East Adelaide School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Payneham South.
- What is the Payneham South postcode?
- Payneham South is in the 5070 postcode, in SA, in the Norwood Payneham and St Peters region.
- Where is Payneham South?
- Payneham South is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5070. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the Norwood Payneham and St Peters region.
- What is the average rent in Payneham South?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $675, for units it's $500.
- What schools are in Payneham South?
- There are 20 schools serving Payneham South on this page, including Trinity Gardens School, St Joseph's School, Felixstow Primary School.
- How walkable is Payneham South?
- Payneham South has a Walk Score of 36 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Payneham South?
- Payneham South is close to Firle, Trinity Gardens, Payneham, St Morris, Evandale.
- What is the population of Payneham South?
- The population of Payneham South is approximately 1,731 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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