Morpeth vs Phoenix Park
Morpeth scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Morpeth (999) sits above Phoenix Park (994).
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Morpeth and Phoenix Park side by side
| Measure | Morpeth | Phoenix Park |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $835,000 | – |
| Median unit | $308,880 | – |
| House price change, 12 months | -1.8% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $650/wk |
| Unit rent | $520/wk | $520/wk |
| Owner occupied | 63.0% | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 999 | 994 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 15 | 15 |
| Population | 1,686 | 77 |
| Median age | 55 | 50 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 920 mm | 919 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 30.1°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
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Morpeth edges out on average school ICSEA (999 vs 994). Phoenix Park also has a higher family-household share (74% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Morpeth vs Phoenix Park: common questions
Does Morpeth or Phoenix Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Morpeth scores 999 vs 994 in Phoenix Park. 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, Morpeth or Phoenix Park?
Morpeth scores 10/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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.
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