Kensington vs Payneham South, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Kensington | Payneham South |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.1/100 | 41.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 21.4/100 | 32.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 36.0 / 1k | 33.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 8 |
| Walkability | 20.0/100 | 14.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 79 | 29 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 18 |
| Population | 1,808 | 1,731 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesPayneham South
- Best for investmentKensington
- Best for best valuePayneham South
- Best for best schoolsPayneham South
Comparison summary
Kensington (SA) and Payneham South offer different strengths across official suburb data. Kensington (SA) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Kensington (SA); Housing (desirability) favours Payneham South; Crime rate favours Payneham South. Quick verdicts: Families → Payneham South, Investment → Kensington (SA), Best value → Payneham South, Best schools → Payneham South.