Marion vs Morphettville
Morphettville (median $1,100,000) is roughly 19% cheaper to buy into than Marion ($1,352,500).
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Marion and Morphettville side by side
| Measure | Marion | Morphettville |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,352,500 | $1,100,000 |
| Median unit | $255,600 | $255,600 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +11.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $645/wk | $597/wk |
| Unit rent | $465/wk | $540/wk |
| Owner occupied | 64.0% | 60.0% |
| Renter occupied | 25.0% | 38.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1063 | 1072 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 34 | 12 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,101 | 3,686 |
| Median age | 43 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 466 mm | 466 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.8°C | 28.8°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Marion scores higher on walkability (34/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Morphettville (1072) sits above Marion (1063).
- For buyers
- Morphettville is the lower entry point at $1,100,000 median, 19% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Morphettville offers the higher gross rental yield (2.82% vs 2.48%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Morphettville edges out on average school ICSEA (1072 vs 1063).
Marion vs Morphettville: common questions
Is Marion or Morphettville cheaper to buy in?
Morphettville has the lower median house price at $1,100,000, roughly 19% below Marion ($1,352,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Marion or Morphettville have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Morphettville scores 1072 vs 1063 in Marion. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Marion or Morphettville?
Marion scores 34/100 on walkability vs 12/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Marion or Morphettville?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.82% in Morphettville vs 2.48% in Marion. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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