Morphett Vale vs Reynella
The verdict
Morphett Vale is more affordable, with a median house price of $768K versus $800K in Reynella. Reynella rates higher for education (48 vs 42). Reynella is closer to the coast (2.9 km vs 5.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Reynella rates higher (79 vs 70/100 in Morphett Vale).
Scores
| Morphett Vale | Reynella | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 60 |
| Transport | 62 | 59 |
| Education | 42 | 48 |
| Liveability | 75 | 71 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Morphett Vale | Reynella | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,002 | 4,836 |
| Median age | 40 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,199 | $1,346 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 19.8% | 26.3% |
| Born in Australia | 74.8% | 77.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.4 |
Growth: Morphett Vale Stable · Reynella Stable
Property
| Morphett Vale | Reynella | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $768K | $800K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 11.6% | 13.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Morphett Vale | Reynella | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 79 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 250 | 165 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 150 | 145 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,200 | 4,901 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Morphett Vale | Reynella | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 13 | 1 |
| Government | 6 | 1 |
| Independent | 6 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 993 | 966 |
See the full school list on each profile: Morphett Vale · Reynella
Transport
| Morphett Vale | Reynella | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 62 | 59 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 132 | 26 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 79 | 72 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.0 km | 2.6 km |
Liveability
| Morphett Vale | Reynella | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Parks | 67 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 14 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 84 | 66 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.1 km | 2.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 22.4 km | 20.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 19.7 km | 17.3 km |
Population & growth
| Morphett Vale | Reynella | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 24,002 | 4,836 |
| Estimated 2025 | 24,425 | 5,061 |
| Projected 2041 | 24,805 | 5,088 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.44% | 1.14% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Morphett Vale or Reynella?
Reynella has the higher residential safety score (Morphett Vale 70/100 vs Reynella 79/100).
Which is more affordable, Morphett Vale or Reynella?
Morphett Vale is more affordable, with a median house price of $768K versus $800K.
Which has better schools, Morphett Vale or Reynella?
Morphett Vale has a higher average school ICSEA (Morphett Vale 993 vs Reynella 966; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Morphett Vale or Reynella?
Morphett Vale has the higher transport score (Morphett Vale 62/100 vs Reynella 59/100).
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