Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 0.7 km apart, on the same open data. Payneham scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.
| Payneham | Payneham South | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 18 | 55 |
| Safety | 82 | 76 |
| Wealth | 28 | 43 |
| Value | 41 | 40 |
| Parks | 42 | 4 |
| Cafés | 28 | 87 |
| Transit | 66 | 60 |
| Green space | 4 | 6 |
| Active & healthy | 26 | 32 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 41 | 82 |
| Median rent | $300/wk | $331/wk |
| Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026) | $1,800,000 | $1,900,000 |
| House sales this quarter | 5 | 3 |
| Population | 2,438 | 1,731 |
| Full profile | Payneham in full | Payneham South in full |
Scores are percentiles across all 274 Adelaide suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.
Payneham scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Payneham has the lower median house price of the two ($1,800,000 vs $1,900,000).
Payneham scores higher on 4 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Payneham or Payneham South.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →