Happy Valley vs Morphett Vale
The verdict
Morphett Vale is more affordable, with a median house price of $768K versus $829K in Happy Valley. Happy Valley rates higher for education (56 vs 42). Morphett Vale rates higher for transport (62 vs 43). Morphett Vale is closer to the coast (5.1 km vs 6.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Happy Valley rates higher (100 vs 70/100 in Morphett Vale).
Scores
| Happy Valley | Morphett Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 61 |
| Transport | 43 | 62 |
| Education | 56 | 42 |
| Liveability | 60 | 75 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Happy Valley | Morphett Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,420 | 24,002 |
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,573 | $1,199 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.0% | 19.8% |
| Born in Australia | 79.0% | 74.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.3 |
Growth: Happy Valley — · Morphett Vale Stable
Property
| Happy Valley | Morphett Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $829K | $768K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 14.0% | 11.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.7% | 4.0% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Happy Valley | Morphett Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 44 | 250 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 61 | 150 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,778 | 6,200 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Happy Valley | Morphett Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 13 |
| Government | 2 | 6 |
| Independent | 0 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,035 | 993 |
See the full school list on each profile: Happy Valley · Morphett Vale
Transport
| Happy Valley | Morphett Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 43 | 62 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 97 | 132 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 62 | 79 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.4 km | 3.0 km |
Liveability
| Happy Valley | 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 | 2 | 14 |
| Parks | 26 | 67 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 14 |
| Swimming pools | 108 | 84 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.9 km | 5.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.6 km | 22.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.3 km | 19.7 km |
Population & growth
| Happy Valley | Morphett Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,420 | 24,002 |
| Estimated 2025 | Data not available | 24,425 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | 24,805 |
| Annual growth rate | Data not available | 0.44% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Happy Valley or Morphett Vale?
Happy Valley has the higher residential safety score (Happy Valley 100/100 vs Morphett Vale 70/100).
Which is more affordable, Happy Valley or Morphett Vale?
Morphett Vale is more affordable, with a median house price of $768K versus $829K.
Which has better schools, Happy Valley or Morphett Vale?
Happy Valley has a higher average school ICSEA (Happy Valley 1035 vs Morphett Vale 993; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Happy Valley or Morphett Vale?
Morphett Vale has the higher transport score (Happy Valley 43/100 vs Morphett Vale 62/100).
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