College Park vs Payneham South, 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 South |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.8/100 | 41.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 11.2/100 | 32.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 39.7 / 1k | 33.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 8 |
| Walkability | 10.0/100 | 14.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 41 | 29 |
| Planning activity | 20 | 18 |
| Population | 755 | 1,731 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 7/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesCollege Park
- Best for familiesPayneham South
- Best for investmentCollege Park
- Best for best valuePayneham South
- Best for best schoolsPayneham South
Comparison summary
College Park and Payneham South offer different strengths across official suburb data. Payneham South leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Payneham South; Housing (desirability) favours Payneham South; Crime rate favours Payneham South. Quick verdicts: Retirees → College Park, Families → Payneham South, Investment → College Park, Best value → Payneham South.