Norwood vs Payneham, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Norwood | Payneham |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.9/100 | 30.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 14.2/100 | 24.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 86.1 / 1k | 35.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 29 | 7 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 10.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 672 | 76 |
| Planning activity | 94 | 21 |
| Population | 6,354 | 2,438 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 7/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Norwood (SA) and Payneham offer different strengths across official suburb data. Norwood (SA) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Norwood (SA); Housing (desirability) favours Payneham; Crime rate favours Payneham. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Norwood (SA), Families → Norwood (SA), Investment → Payneham, Best value → Norwood (SA).