Morphett Vale vs Mount Gambier
The verdict
Morphett Vale rates higher for transport (62 vs 0). Morphett Vale is closer to the coast (5.1 km vs 23.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Morphett Vale rates higher (70 vs 64/100 in Mount Gambier).
Scores
| Morphett Vale | Mount Gambier | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 38 |
| Transport | 62 | 0 |
| Education | 42 | 38 |
| Liveability | 75 | 76 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Morphett Vale | Mount Gambier | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,002 | 25,591 |
| Median age | 40 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,199 | $1,197 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 19.8% | 22.6% |
| Born in Australia | 74.8% | 82.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.2 |
Growth: Morphett Vale Stable · Mount Gambier Stable
Property
| Morphett Vale | Mount Gambier | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $470 |
| 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 Gambier | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 64 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 250 | 293 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 150 | 160 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,200 | 7,182 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Morphett Vale | Mount Gambier | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 13 | 11 |
| Government | 6 | 8 |
| Independent | 6 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 993 | 955 |
See the full school list on each profile: Morphett Vale · Mount Gambier
Transport
| Morphett Vale | Mount Gambier | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 62 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 132 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 79 | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.0 km | 357.7 km |
Liveability
| Morphett Vale | Mount Gambier | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 13.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 710 |
| Supermarkets | 8 | 8 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 14 | 23 |
| Parks | 67 | 48 |
| Playgrounds | 14 | 13 |
| Swimming pools | 84 | 6 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.1 km | 23.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 22.4 km | 376.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 19.7 km | 2.6 km |
Population & growth
| Morphett Vale | Mount Gambier | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 24,002 | 25,591 |
| Estimated 2025 | 24,425 | 25,945 |
| Projected 2041 | 24,805 | 27,650 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.44% | 0.34% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Morphett Vale or Mount Gambier?
Morphett Vale has the higher residential safety score (Morphett Vale 70/100 vs Mount Gambier 64/100).
Which has better schools, Morphett Vale or Mount Gambier?
Morphett Vale has a higher average school ICSEA (Morphett Vale 993 vs Mount Gambier 955; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Morphett Vale or Mount Gambier?
Morphett Vale has the higher transport score (Morphett Vale 62/100 vs Mount Gambier 0/100).
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