Morphett Vale vs Paralowie
The verdict
Paralowie is more affordable, with a median house price of $737K versus $768K in Morphett Vale. Morphett Vale rates higher for liveability (75 vs 69). Paralowie has a shorter estimated CBD commute (69 vs 79 min). On the separate residential safety score, Morphett Vale rates higher (70 vs 60/100 in Paralowie).
Scores
| Morphett Vale | Paralowie | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 56 |
| Transport | 62 | 58 |
| Education | 42 | 37 |
| Liveability | 75 | 69 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Morphett Vale | Paralowie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,002 | 17,504 |
| Median age | 40 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,199 | $1,479 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 19.8% | 21.0% |
| Born in Australia | 74.8% | 66.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.9 |
Growth: Morphett Vale Stable · Paralowie Stable
Property
| Morphett Vale | Paralowie | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $768K | $737K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 11.6% | 14.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Morphett Vale | Paralowie | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 60 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 250 | 269 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 150 | 274 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,200 | 5,405 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Morphett Vale | Paralowie | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 13 | 4 |
| Government | 6 | 2 |
| Independent | 6 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 993 | 953 |
See the full school list on each profile: Morphett Vale · Paralowie
Transport
| Morphett Vale | Paralowie | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 62 | 58 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 132 | 67 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 79 | 69 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.0 km | 3.2 km |
Liveability
| Morphett Vale | Paralowie | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 14 | 0 |
| Parks | 67 | 21 |
| Playgrounds | 14 | 14 |
| Swimming pools | 84 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.1 km | 5.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 22.4 km | 19.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 7.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 19.7 km | 5.2 km |
Population & growth
| Morphett Vale | Paralowie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 24,002 | 17,504 |
| Estimated 2025 | 24,425 | 17,999 |
| Projected 2041 | 24,805 | 18,791 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.44% | 0.70% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Morphett Vale or Paralowie?
Morphett Vale has the higher residential safety score (Morphett Vale 70/100 vs Paralowie 60/100).
Which is more affordable, Morphett Vale or Paralowie?
Paralowie is more affordable, with a median house price of $737K versus $768K.
Which has better schools, Morphett Vale or Paralowie?
Morphett Vale has a higher average school ICSEA (Morphett Vale 993 vs Paralowie 953; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Morphett Vale or Paralowie?
Morphett Vale has the higher transport score (Morphett Vale 62/100 vs Paralowie 58/100).
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