Overall score
Hackney
44.4/100
Payneham
37.2/100
Hackney vs Payneham, SA suburb comparison
Hackney for schools; Payneham for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HackneyPayneham
Crime rate
Hackney
343.8 / 1k
Payneham
35.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hackney
90
Payneham
76
Population
Hackney
575
Payneham
2,438
Metric leadHackney 4Payneham 41 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Hackney is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Payneham is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap.
Hackney pulls ahead on walkability and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Payneham is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Choose Hackney if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Payneham for retirees and investors.