Morphett Vale vs Onkaparinga Hills
The verdict
Morphett Vale is more affordable, with a median house price of $768K versus $1.04M in Onkaparinga Hills. Morphett Vale rates higher for liveability (75 vs 30). Morphett Vale is closer to the coast (5.1 km vs 8.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Onkaparinga Hills rates higher (84 vs 70/100 in Morphett Vale).
Scores
| Morphett Vale | Onkaparinga Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 32 |
| Transport | 62 | 24 |
| Education | 42 | 45 |
| Liveability | 75 | 30 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Morphett Vale | Onkaparinga Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,002 | 2,610 |
| Median age | 40 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,199 | $2,078 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 19.8% | 24.9% |
| Born in Australia | 74.8% | 77.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.9 |
Growth: Morphett Vale Stable · Onkaparinga Hills High Growth
Property
| Morphett Vale | Onkaparinga Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $768K | $1.04M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 11.6% | 23.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $540 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Morphett Vale | Onkaparinga Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 84 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 250 | 115 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 150 | 192 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,200 | 1,954 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Morphett Vale | Onkaparinga Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 13 | 0 |
| Government | 6 | 0 |
| Independent | 6 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 993 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Morphett Vale · Onkaparinga Hills
Transport
| Morphett Vale | Onkaparinga Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 62 | 24 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 132 | 4 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 79 | 82 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.0 km | 6.4 km |
Liveability
| Morphett Vale | Onkaparinga Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 14 | 0 |
| Parks | 67 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 14 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 84 | 62 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.1 km | 8.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 22.4 km | 23.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 19.7 km | 20.9 km |
Population & growth
| Morphett Vale | Onkaparinga Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 24,002 | 2,610 |
| Estimated 2025 | 24,425 | 2,776 |
| Projected 2041 | 24,805 | 4,058 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.44% | 1.55% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Morphett Vale or Onkaparinga Hills?
Onkaparinga Hills has the higher residential safety score (Morphett Vale 70/100 vs Onkaparinga Hills 84/100).
Which is more affordable, Morphett Vale or Onkaparinga Hills?
Morphett Vale is more affordable, with a median house price of $768K versus $1.04M.
Which has better public transport, Morphett Vale or Onkaparinga Hills?
Morphett Vale has the higher transport score (Morphett Vale 62/100 vs Onkaparinga Hills 24/100).
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