Adelaide vs Morphett Vale
The verdict
Morphett Vale is more affordable, with a median house price of $768K versus $1.16M in Adelaide. Adelaide rates higher for education (86 vs 42). Morphett Vale is closer to the coast (5.1 km vs 9.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Morphett Vale rates higher (70 vs 11/100 in Adelaide).
Scores
| Adelaide | Morphett Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 61 |
| Transport | 99 | 62 |
| Education | 86 | 42 |
| Liveability | 89 | 75 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Adelaide | Morphett Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,202 | 24,002 |
| Median age | 31 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,365 | $1,199 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 63.3% | 19.8% |
| Born in Australia | 41.0% | 74.8% |
| Avg household size | 1.8 | 2.3 |
Growth: Adelaide High Growth · Morphett Vale Stable
Property
| Adelaide | Morphett Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.16M | $768K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.1% | 4.0% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Adelaide | Morphett Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 11 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 429 | 250 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 1,011 | 150 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 46,561 | 6,200 |
Adelaide is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Adelaide | Morphett Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 15 | 13 |
| Government | 4 | 6 |
| Independent | 7 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,081 | 993 |
See the full school list on each profile: Adelaide · Morphett Vale
Transport
| Adelaide | Morphett Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 99 | 62 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 225 | 132 |
| Light rail stops | 14 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 8 | 79 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 130 m | 3.0 km |
Liveability
| Adelaide | Morphett Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 14 | 8 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 373 | 14 |
| Parks | 46 | 67 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 14 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 84 |
| Medical GPs | 17 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.2 km | 5.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10 m | 22.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.8 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 440 m | 19.7 km |
Population & growth
| Adelaide | Morphett Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 18,202 | 24,002 |
| Estimated 2025 | 22,154 | 24,425 |
| Projected 2041 | 29,393 | 24,805 |
| Annual growth rate | 5.03% | 0.44% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Adelaide or Morphett Vale?
Morphett Vale has the higher residential safety score (Adelaide 11/100 vs Morphett Vale 70/100).
Which is more affordable, Adelaide or Morphett Vale?
Morphett Vale is more affordable, with a median house price of $768K versus $1.16M.
Which has better schools, Adelaide or Morphett Vale?
Adelaide has a higher average school ICSEA (Adelaide 1081 vs Morphett Vale 993; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Adelaide or Morphett Vale?
Adelaide has the higher transport score (Adelaide 99/100 vs Morphett Vale 62/100).
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