Overall score
Hackney
52.2/100
Payneham
46.3/100
Hackney vs Payneham, SA Suburb Comparison
Hackney for families and schools; Payneham for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HackneyPayneham
Crime rate
Hackney
281.0 / 1k
Payneham
23.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hackney
94
Payneham
78
Population
Hackney
575
Payneham
2,438
Metric leadHackney 5Payneham 42 tiedacross 11 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.
| Category | Hackney | Payneham |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.2/100 | 46.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.6/100 | 64.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 281.0 / 1k | 23.1 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 7 |
| Walkability | 33.0/100 | 12.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 94 | 78 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 33 |
| Green cover | 38.5% | 0.5% |
| Population | 575 | 2,438 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
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, nearby cafés and amenities, and tree cover and green space, whereas Payneham is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access.
Choose Hackney if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Payneham for retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.