Morphett Vale vs Old Reynella
Morphett Vale (median $824,000) is roughly 11% cheaper to buy into than Old Reynella ($930,000). Over the past year, Morphett Vale (+15%) ran 0.2 percentage points ahead of Old Reynella (+14.8%) on house-price growth.
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Morphett Vale and Old Reynella side by side
| Measure | Morphett Vale | Old Reynella |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $824,000 | $930,000 |
| Median unit | $205,920 | $216,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | +15.0% | +14.8% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $600/wk | $650/wk |
| Unit rent | $505/wk | $470/wk |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 28.0% | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 974 | 1008 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 60 | 20 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 24,002 | 3,458 |
| Median age | 40 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 603 mm | 603 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.8°C | 27.8°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
Morphett Vale scores higher on walkability (60/100 vs 20/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Old Reynella (1008) sits above Morphett Vale (974).
- For buyers
- Morphett Vale is the lower entry point at $824,000 median, 11% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Morphett Vale carries both higher gross yield (3.79% vs 3.63%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Old Reynella edges out on average school ICSEA (1008 vs 974).
Morphett Vale vs Old Reynella: common questions
Is Morphett Vale or Old Reynella cheaper to buy in?
Morphett Vale has the lower median house price at $824,000, roughly 11% below Old Reynella ($930,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Morphett Vale or Old Reynella?
Over the past 12 months, Morphett Vale grew +15% vs +14.8% in Old Reynella, a gap of 0.2 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Morphett Vale or Old Reynella have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Old Reynella scores 1008 vs 974 in Morphett Vale. 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, Morphett Vale or Old Reynella?
Morphett Vale scores 60/100 on walkability vs 20/100. 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, Morphett Vale or Old Reynella?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.79% in Morphett Vale vs 3.63% in Old Reynella. 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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