Overall score
Marryatville
40.0/100
Payneham South
41.1/100
Marryatville vs Payneham South, SA suburb comparison
Marryatville for investment; Payneham South for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MarryatvillePayneham South
Crime rate
Marryatville
29.4 / 1k
Payneham South
31.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Marryatville
32
Payneham South
29
Population
Marryatville
648
Payneham South
1,731
Metric leadMarryatville 4Payneham South 5across 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 familiesPayneham South
- Best for investmentMarryatville
- Best for best valuePayneham South
- Best for best schoolsPayneham South
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 | Marryatville | Payneham South |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.0/100 | 41.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 19.4/100 | 32.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 29.4 / 1k | 31.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 8 |
| Walkability | 9.5/100 | 14.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 32 | 29 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 20 |
| Population | 648 | 1,731 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Marryatville is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city, and Payneham South is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm.
On the data, Marryatville is stronger for a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities; Payneham South answers with housing affordability and public transport access.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Payneham South, while Marryatville remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.