Kensington vs Payneham, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Kensington | Payneham |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.1/100 | 30.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 21.4/100 | 24.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 36.0 / 1k | 35.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 7 |
| Walkability | 20.0/100 | 10.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 79 | 76 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 21 |
| Population | 1,808 | 2,438 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesKensington
- Best for familiesKensington
- Best for best valueKensington
- Best for best schoolsKensington
Comparison summary
Kensington (SA) and Payneham offer different strengths across official suburb data. Kensington (SA) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Kensington (SA); Housing (desirability) favours Payneham; Crime rate favours Payneham. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Kensington (SA), Families → Kensington (SA), Best value → Kensington (SA), Best schools → Kensington (SA).