Christie Downs vs Morphett Vale, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Christie Downs | Morphett Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.2/100 | 67.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.4/100 | 77.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 131.5 / 1k | 62.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 36 | 132 |
| Walkability | 74.0/100 | 92.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 175 | 319 |
| Planning activity | 72 | 229 |
| Population | 5,239 | 24,002 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesMorphett Vale
- Best for familiesMorphett Vale
- Best for investmentMorphett Vale
- Best for best valueMorphett Vale
- Best for best schoolsMorphett Vale
Comparison summary
Christie Downs and Morphett Vale offer different strengths across official suburb data. Morphett Vale leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Morphett Vale; Housing (desirability) favours Morphett Vale; Crime rate favours Morphett Vale. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Morphett Vale, Families → Morphett Vale, Investment → Morphett Vale, Best value → Morphett Vale.