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Payneham South SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Payneham South, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Payneham South SA is 1,731 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Payneham South is $789 per week ($41,028 per year). Median rent in Payneham South is $331 per week ($1,434 per month). Payneham South has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Payneham South has a population density of 2996.9 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Payneham South is China. The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Payneham South is $1,789.
There were 23 recorded offences in Payneham South in 2025-26, a rate of 13 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (7 offences).
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Payneham South Population
Payneham South Median Income & Rent
Payneham South Demographics
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Payneham South Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Payneham South Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Payneham South Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Payneham South Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Payneham South Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Payneham South Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Payneham South Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Payneham South Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Payneham South Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Payneham South Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Payneham South Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Payneham South Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Payneham South Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Payneham South Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Payneham South School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Payneham South Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Payneham South Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Payneham South Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Payneham South How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Payneham South Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Payneham South Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Payneham South Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Payneham South Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Payneham South Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Payneham South Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Payneham South Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Payneham South Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Payneham South Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Payneham South Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Payneham South When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Payneham South Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Payneham South Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Payneham South Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Payneham South Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Payneham South Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 23 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Payneham South Schools
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Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Payneham South
What is the population of Payneham South SA?
The population of Payneham South SA is 1,731 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2996.9 people per km².Payneham South is ranked #3,222 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Payneham South?
The median personal income in Payneham South SA is $789 per week, or $41,028 per year.The median household income is $1,560 per week.Family income is $2,143 per week.Payneham South is ranked #3,765 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Payneham South?
Median rent in Payneham South SA is $331 per week ($1,434 per month).Rent represents 21.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Payneham South ranks #3,795 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Payneham South?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Payneham South SA is $1,789. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Payneham South?
The median age in Payneham South SA is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Payneham South a good suburb to live in?
Payneham South is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 1,731.The median income is $789/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 41124. All dollar figures in AUD.