Morphett Vale vs Reynella
Morphett Vale (median $824,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Reynella ($850,000). Over the past year, Morphett Vale (+15%) ran 0.9 percentage points ahead of Reynella (+14.1%) on house-price growth.
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Morphett Vale and Reynella side by side
| Measure | Morphett Vale | Reynella |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $824,000 | $850,000 |
| Median unit | $205,920 | $216,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | +15.0% | +14.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $600/wk | $620/wk |
| Unit rent | $505/wk | $320/wk |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 28.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 974 | 1012 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 60 | 48 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 24,002 | 4,836 |
| Median age | 40 | 38 |
| 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 48/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Reynella (1012) sits above Morphett Vale (974). Reynella skews owner-occupied (79%), Morphett Vale runs more rental-dense (69% owner).
- For buyers
- Morphett Vale is the lower entry point at $824,000 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Reynella delivers the better gross yield (3.79% vs 3.79%), but Morphett Vale has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Reynella edges out on average school ICSEA (1012 vs 974).
Morphett Vale vs Reynella: common questions
Is Morphett Vale or Reynella cheaper to buy in?
Morphett Vale has the lower median house price at $824,000, roughly 3% below Reynella ($850,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Morphett Vale or Reynella?
Over the past 12 months, Morphett Vale grew +15% vs +14.1% in Reynella, a gap of 0.9 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 Reynella have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Reynella scores 1012 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 Reynella?
Morphett Vale scores 60/100 on walkability vs 48/100. 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 Reynella?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.79% in Reynella vs 3.79% in Morphett Vale. 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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