Overall score
Hackney
52.2/100
Payneham South
42.2/100
Hackney vs Payneham South, SA Suburb Comparison
Hackney for retirees and families; Payneham South for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HackneyPayneham South
Crime rate
Hackney
281.0 / 1k
Payneham South
25.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hackney
94
Payneham South
29
Population
Hackney
575
Payneham South
1,731
Metric leadHackney 5Payneham South 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)
- Best for retireesHackney
- Best for familiesHackney
- Best for investmentHackney
- 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 | 52.2/100 | 42.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.6/100 | 57.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 281.0 / 1k | 25.1 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 8 |
| Walkability | 33.0/100 | 14.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 94 | 29 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 25 |
| Green cover | 38.5% | 0.0% |
| 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 metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm.
Hackney pulls ahead on walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and tree cover and green space, whereas Payneham South is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access.
Hackney suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Payneham South is the stronger match for retirees, families, 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.