Hackham West vs Morphett Vale
The verdict
Hackham West is more affordable, with a median house price of $724K versus $768K in Morphett Vale. Morphett Vale rates higher for education (42 vs 35). Morphett Vale has a shorter estimated CBD commute (79 vs 87 min). On the separate residential safety score, Morphett Vale rates higher (70 vs 39/100 in Hackham West).
Scores
| Hackham West | Morphett Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 61 |
| Transport | 62 | 62 |
| Education | 35 | 42 |
| Liveability | 76 | 75 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hackham West | Morphett Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,620 | 24,002 |
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $928 | $1,199 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 13.6% | 19.8% |
| Born in Australia | 74.6% | 74.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.3 |
Growth: Hackham West Stable · Morphett Vale Stable
Property
| Hackham West | Morphett Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $724K | $768K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 18.1% | 11.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.8% | 4.0% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Hackham West | Morphett Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 39 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 442 | 250 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 193 | 150 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,011 | 6,200 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hackham West | Morphett Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 13 |
| Government | 1 | 6 |
| Independent | 0 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 888 | 993 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hackham West · Morphett Vale
Transport
| Hackham West | Morphett Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 62 | 62 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 22 | 132 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 87 | 79 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.1 km | 3.0 km |
Liveability
| Hackham West | 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 | 1 | 8 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 14 |
| Parks | 12 | 67 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 14 |
| Swimming pools | 6 | 84 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.1 km | 5.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 25.0 km | 22.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.9 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 22.3 km | 19.7 km |
Population & growth
| Hackham West | Morphett Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,620 | 24,002 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,720 | 24,425 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,813 | 24,805 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.68% | 0.44% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hackham West or Morphett Vale?
Morphett Vale has the higher residential safety score (Hackham West 39/100 vs Morphett Vale 70/100).
Which is more affordable, Hackham West or Morphett Vale?
Hackham West is more affordable, with a median house price of $724K versus $768K.
Which has better schools, Hackham West or Morphett Vale?
Morphett Vale has a higher average school ICSEA (Hackham West 888 vs Morphett Vale 993; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Hackham West or Morphett Vale?
Hackham West and Morphett Vale have similar transport scores.
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