Overall score
Hackney
44.4/100
Payneham South
41.1/100
Hackney vs Payneham South, SA suburb comparison
Hackney for schools; Payneham South for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HackneyPayneham South
Crime rate
Hackney
343.8 / 1k
Payneham South
31.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hackney
90
Payneham South
29
Population
Hackney
575
Payneham South
1,731
Metric leadHackney 4Payneham South 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)
- Best for retireesPayneham South
- Best for familiesPayneham South
- Best for best valuePayneham South
- Best for best schoolsHackney
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 South |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.4/100 | 41.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 4.7/100 | 32.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 343.8 / 1k | 31.0 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 8 |
| Walkability | 33.0/100 | 14.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 90 | 29 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 20 |
| Population | 575 | 1,731 |
| 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 South is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm.
Hackney pulls ahead on walkability and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Payneham South is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Hackney suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Payneham South is the stronger match for retirees and families.