Overall score
Norwood
56.9/100
Payneham South
41.1/100
Norwood vs Payneham South, SA suburb comparison
Norwood for retirees; Payneham South for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
NorwoodPayneham South
Crime rate
Norwood
76.0 / 1k
Payneham South
31.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Norwood
674
Payneham South
29
Population
Norwood
6,354
Payneham South
1,731
Metric leadNorwood 6Payneham South 3across 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 retireesNorwood
- Best for familiesPayneham South
- Best for investmentPayneham 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 | Norwood | Payneham South |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.9/100 | 41.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 14.2/100 | 32.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 76.0 / 1k | 31.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 29 | 8 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 14.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 674 | 29 |
| Planning activity | 111 | 20 |
| Population | 6,354 | 1,731 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Norwood is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Payneham South is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm.
Norwood pulls ahead on public transport access and walkability, whereas Payneham South is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Choose Norwood if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Payneham South for families and households prioritising schools.