Morphett Vale
SA 5162 · Onkaparinga
24,002 (2021) → 24,425 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Morphett Vale is a stable suburb in Onkaparinga, SA 5162, about 22km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $768K is more affordable than the SA average. The suburb has 13 schools, a transport score of 62/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Morphett Vale has an overall score of 61/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (8.13%), New Zealand (1.13%), India (0.99%), Scotland (0.92%), Philippines (0.85%)
Top languages: Arabic (0.76%), Urdu (0.59%), Mandarin (0.54%), Polish (0.42%), Greek (0.4%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: SA Police / OCSAR (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1002 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Woodcroft CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1072
- Sunrise Christian School Morphett ValePrimary · IndependentICSEA 1067
- Southern Vales Christian College - Morphett Vale CampusCombined · IndependentICSEA 1051
- Prescott College SouthernCombined · IndependentICSEA 1035
- Antonio Catholic SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1020
- Pimpala Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 987
- Calvary Lutheran Primary SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 983
- Morphett Vale Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 964
- Flaxmill School P-6Primary · GovernmentICSEA 947
- Coorara Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 932
- Morphett Vale East SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 928
- Wirreanda Secondary SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 928
- Southern Montessori School - Morphett Vale CampusCombined · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Reynella South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 966
- FAME - Flexible Accredited Meaningful Engagement - The Cottage CampusSecondary · Catholic · 1.9km
- Hackham East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 943
- Reynella Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1006
- Lonsdale Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 959
- Hackham West SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 888
- Woodcroft Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1006
- Christies Beach High School and Southern Vocational CollegeSecondary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 910
- Christie Downs Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 891
- Bowden Brompton Community School - Torrens Road CampusCombined · Government · 3.3km
- Emmaus Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.4kmICSEA 1051
- Cardijn College - Marcellin CampusSecondary · Catholic · 3.7km
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for SA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Morphett Vale
Is Morphett Vale safe?
Morphett Vale has a residential safety score of 70/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 6,200 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Morphett Vale?
In Morphett Vale, the median house price is $768K. Median weekly house rent is $600.
How far is Morphett Vale from Adelaide CBD?
Morphett Vale is about 22.4 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 79 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Morphett Vale?
Morphett Vale has 13 schools, with an average ICSEA of 993 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Morphett Vale?
Morphett Vale has a transport score of 62/100 and 132 bus stops.