Overall score
Clovelly Park
54.7/100
Morphettville
59.9/100
Clovelly Park for retirees; Morphettville for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Clovelly Park
54.7/100
Morphettville
59.9/100
Crime rate
Clovelly Park
36.5 / 1k
Morphettville
48.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Clovelly Park
42
Morphettville
87
Population
Clovelly Park
3,126
Morphettville
3,686
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Clovelly Park | Morphettville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.7/100 | 59.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.5/100 | 59.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 36.5 / 1k | 48.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 14 | 25 |
| Walkability | 61.0/100 | 59.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 42 | 87 |
| Planning activity | 32 | 39 |
| Population | 3,126 | 3,686 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 4/10 |
Clovelly Park is a well-connected metro mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel, while Morphettville is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Clovelly Park pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Morphettville is the better pick for public transport access and nearby cafés and amenities.
Choose Clovelly Park if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Morphettville for families and households prioritising schools.