Morphett Vale vs Mount Barker
The verdict
Morphett Vale rates higher for transport (62 vs 24). Mount Barker rates higher for education (61 vs 42). Morphett Vale is closer to the coast (5.1 km vs 32.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Mount Barker rates higher (100 vs 70/100 in Morphett Vale).
Scores
| Morphett Vale | Mount Barker | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 50 |
| Transport | 62 | 24 |
| Education | 42 | 61 |
| Liveability | 75 | 67 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Morphett Vale | Mount Barker | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,002 | 18,330 |
| Median age | 40 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,199 | $1,624 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 19.8% | 34.6% |
| Born in Australia | 74.8% | 79.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.5 |
Growth: Morphett Vale Stable · Mount Barker High Growth
Property
| Morphett Vale | Mount Barker | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $768K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 11.6% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.0% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Morphett Vale | Mount Barker | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 250 | 109 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 150 | 60 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,200 | 3,595 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Morphett Vale | Mount Barker | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 13 | 8 |
| Government | 6 | 3 |
| Independent | 6 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 993 | 1,049 |
See the full school list on each profile: Morphett Vale · Mount Barker
Transport
| Morphett Vale | Mount Barker | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 62 | 24 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 132 | 55 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 79 | 100 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.0 km | 22.9 km |
Liveability
| Morphett Vale | Mount Barker | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 8 | 6 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 14 | 18 |
| Parks | 67 | 49 |
| Playgrounds | 14 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 84 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.1 km | 32.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 22.4 km | 29.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 19.7 km | 620 m |
Population & growth
| Morphett Vale | Mount Barker | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 24,002 | 18,330 |
| Estimated 2025 | 24,425 | 22,032 |
| Projected 2041 | 24,805 | 28,765 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.44% | 4.71% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Morphett Vale or Mount Barker?
Mount Barker has the higher residential safety score (Morphett Vale 70/100 vs Mount Barker 100/100).
Which has better schools, Morphett Vale or Mount Barker?
Mount Barker has a higher average school ICSEA (Morphett Vale 993 vs Mount Barker 1049; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Morphett Vale or Mount Barker?
Morphett Vale has the higher transport score (Morphett Vale 62/100 vs Mount Barker 24/100).
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