College Park vs Payneham, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | College Park | Payneham |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.8/100 | 30.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 11.2/100 | 24.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 39.7 / 1k | 35.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 7 |
| Walkability | 10.0/100 | 10.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 41 | 76 |
| Planning activity | 20 | 21 |
| Population | 755 | 2,438 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 7/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesCollege Park
- Best for familiesCollege Park
- Best for best valuePayneham
- Best for best schoolsCollege Park
Comparison summary
College Park and Payneham offer different strengths across official suburb data. Payneham leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours College Park; Housing (desirability) favours Payneham; Crime rate favours Payneham. Quick verdicts: Retirees → College Park, Families → College Park, Best value → Payneham, Best schools → College Park.