Morpeth vs Phoenix Park
The verdict
Morpeth is more affordable, with a median house price of $833K versus $2.00M in Phoenix Park. Morpeth rates higher for transport (45 vs 21). Morpeth is closer to the coast (23.4 km vs 24.8 km).
Scores
MorpethPhoenix Park
| Morpeth | Phoenix Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 35 |
| Transport | 45 | 21 |
| Education | 48 | 48 |
| Liveability | 42 | 37 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Morpeth | Phoenix Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,686 | 77 |
| Median age | 55 | 50 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,122 | $1,416 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.4% | 32.6% |
| Born in Australia | 87.6% | 93.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.6 |
Growth: Morpeth Moderate Growth · Phoenix Park High Growth
Property
| Morpeth | Phoenix Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $833K | $2.00M |
| Median unit price | $935K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -4.5% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $660 | $660 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.7% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 32 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Morpeth | Phoenix Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 43 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 415 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 474 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 297 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,211 | 6,494 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Morpeth | Phoenix Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,028 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Morpeth · Phoenix Park
Transport
| Morpeth | Phoenix Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 45 | 21 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 18 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.1 km | 5.5 km |
Liveability
| Morpeth | Phoenix Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 3 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 6 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 23.4 km | 24.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 133.1 km | 135.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.1 km | 5.8 km |
Population & growth
| Morpeth | Phoenix Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,686 | 77 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,760 | 81 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,008 | 109 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.08% | 1.27% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Morpeth or Phoenix Park?
Morpeth is more affordable, with a median house price of $833K versus $2.00M.
Which has better public transport, Morpeth or Phoenix Park?
Morpeth has the higher transport score (Morpeth 45/100 vs Phoenix Park 21/100).
Try another comparison
Compare two suburbs
Morpeth
vs