Morphettville vs Marion.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,061,000 and $1,080,000. Morphettville edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Morphettville (median $1,061,000) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Marion ($1,080,000). Over the past year, Morphettville (+19.2%) ran 26.2 percentage points ahead of Marion (-7%) on house-price growth.
Marion scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 34/100 ), 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 $1,061,000 median, 2% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Morphettville carries both higher gross yield (3.47% vs 3.18%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Morphettville edges out on average school ICSEA (1072 vs 1063).
Common questions
Is Morphettville or Marion cheaper to buy in?
Morphettville has the lower median house price at $1,061,000, roughly 2% below Marion ($1,080,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Morphettville or Marion?
Over the past 12 months, Morphettville grew +19.2% vs -7% in Marion, a gap of 26.2 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 Morphettville or Marion 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, Morphettville or Marion?
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, Morphettville or Marion?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.47% in Morphettville vs 3.18% 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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