Morphett Vale at a glance
Median house
$785,100
+11.6% year on year
Median unit
$205,920
Walk score
60
Somewhat walkable
Population
24.0k
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Morphett Vale.
The postcode for Morphett Vale is 5162 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Morphett Vale is $785,100.
Morphett Vale (5162) sits in the Onkaparinga region of South Australia. The median house here is $785,100, in line with the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved +11.6% over the past year, well clear of the South Australia average (5%).
Morphett Vale has roughly 24,002 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Morphett Vale scores 60/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Morphett Vale's population at 24,002, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 28% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
24,002
Median age
40
Family households
66%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $785,100 on a typical sale, in line with the South Australia median. Units come in around $205,920, roughly 74% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+11.6%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $157,000. Prices are in line with the South Australia median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +11.6%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$785,100
+11.6% over the past year. Median unit price $205,920.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$600/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$480/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
28%
At a deeper level
$785,100
+11.6% annual growth
$205,920
24,002
Median age: 40
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.97% (median rent $600/wk against a $785,100 price tag). Units yield 12.12% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (28%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs. The 12-month growth of +11.6% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20263.97%
Based on $785,100 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 202612.12%
Based on $205,920 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026+11.6%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202669%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +11.6%/yr
2021
$454K
5-year change
+73%
2026
$785K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
1,047
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
60
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Morphett Vale.
Local schools for Morphett Vale
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Morphett Vale East School
Pimpala Primary School
Wirreanda Secondary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Morphett Vale.
- What is the median house price in Morphett Vale?
- The median house price in Morphett Vale, SA 5162 is $785,100. The median unit price is $205,920. Annual growth is +11.6%.
- What is the Morphett Vale postcode?
- Morphett Vale is in the 5162 postcode, in SA, in the City of Onkaparinga region.
- Where is Morphett Vale?
- Morphett Vale is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5162. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Onkaparinga region.
- What is the average rent in Morphett Vale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $600, for units it's $480.
- What schools are in Morphett Vale?
- There are 20 schools serving Morphett Vale on this page, including Antonio Catholic School, Morphett Vale East School, Pimpala Primary School.
- How walkable is Morphett Vale?
- Morphett Vale has a Walk Score of 60 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Morphett Vale?
- Morphett Vale is close to Woodcroft, Reynella, Old Reynella, Onkaparinga Hills, Hackham West.
- What is the population of Morphett Vale?
- The population of Morphett Vale is approximately 24,002 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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