Payneham South

SA 5070 • Greater Adelaide

1,731
Population (2021)
$41,028
Median Income
0.58 km²
Area
65m
Elevation

About Payneham South

Payneham South is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Norwood Payneham St Peters (City) area. With a population of 1,731 and a median income of $41,028, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 0.58 km² at an elevation of 65m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Adelaide.

As part of Greater Adelaide, the suburb offers excellent value and a relaxed South Australian lifestyle. Residents enjoy access to local amenities, wine regions, and beautiful beaches within easy reach. Payneham South combines affordability with quality of life.

Payneham South falls under postcode 5070 and is governed by Norwood Payneham St Peters Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Dunstan electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5070
Urban Area
Norwood - Payneham - St Peters
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.90°, 138.64°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
0.58 km²
Elevation
65m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$331
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,789
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
39 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,640
Census 2021
1,731
5.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$29,276
Income 2021
$41,028
40.1% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,096
Born Overseas 565

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 96
  • 2. Italy 89
  • 3. India 88
  • 4. England 46
  • 5. South Africa 23
  • 6. Malaysia 18
  • 7. Philippines 18
  • 8. New Zealand 16
  • 9. Greece 13
  • 10. South Korea 11
  • 11. Germany 9
  • 12. Vietnam 8
  • 13. Scotland 7
  • 14. United States 7
  • 15. Iran 6

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 463
Italian 423
Australian 348
Chinese 169
Scottish 114
Irish 95
German 88
Indian 75
Greek 67
Polish 26

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

622
Both parents born in Australia
825
Both parents born overseas
209
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
49.5%
No Religion
35.2%
Hinduism
3.2%
Sikhism
2.4%
Islam
1.7%
Buddhism
0.9%
Judaism
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
89 (5.1%)
5-14 years
176 (10.2%)
15-19 years
91 (5.3%)
20-24 years
116 (6.7%)
25-34 years
273 (15.8%)
35-44 years
229 (13.2%)
45-54 years
247 (14.3%)
55-64 years
188 (10.9%)
65-74 years
149 (8.6%)
75-84 years
116 (6.7%)
85+ years
68 (3.9%)

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