Glengowrie vs Morphettville
The verdict
Morphettville is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.05M versus $1.46M in Glengowrie. Glengowrie rates higher for transport (90 vs 81). Morphettville has a shorter estimated CBD commute (36 vs 39 min). On the separate residential safety score, Glengowrie rates higher (73 vs 37/100 in Morphettville).
Scores
| Glengowrie | Morphettville | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 78 |
| Transport | 90 | 81 |
| Education | 73 | 73 |
| Liveability | 83 | 80 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Glengowrie | Morphettville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,767 | 3,686 |
| Median age | 45 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,821 | $1,414 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 45.2% | 44.6% |
| Born in Australia | 80.0% | 70.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.2 |
Growth: Glengowrie Moderate Growth · Morphettville Moderate Growth
Property
| Glengowrie | Morphettville | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.46M | $1.05M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 5.3% | 19.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $760 | $707 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Glengowrie | Morphettville | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 73 | 37 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 208 | 543 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 121 | 54 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,774 | 5,128 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Glengowrie | Morphettville | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,087 | 1,159 |
See the full school list on each profile: Glengowrie · Morphettville
Transport
| Glengowrie | Morphettville | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 90 | 81 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 21 | 24 |
| Light rail stops | 1 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 39 | 36 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.1 km | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Glengowrie | Morphettville | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 2 |
| Parks | 5 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.2 km | 3.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.0 km | 8.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.2 km | 8.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.9 km | 5.1 km |
Population & growth
| Glengowrie | Morphettville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,767 | 3,686 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,132 | 3,920 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,778 | 4,332 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.55% | 1.55% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Glengowrie or Morphettville?
Glengowrie has the higher residential safety score (Glengowrie 73/100 vs Morphettville 37/100).
Which is more affordable, Glengowrie or Morphettville?
Morphettville is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.05M versus $1.46M.
Which has better schools, Glengowrie or Morphettville?
Morphettville has a higher average school ICSEA (Glengowrie 1087 vs Morphettville 1159; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Glengowrie or Morphettville?
Glengowrie has the higher transport score (Glengowrie 90/100 vs Morphettville 81/100).
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