Overall score
Marion
52.3/100
Morphettville
45.0/100
Marion vs Morphettville, SA Suburb Comparison
Marion for retirees; Morphettville for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MarionMorphettville
Crime rate
Marion
47.5 / 1k
Morphettville
51.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Marion
193
Morphettville
91
Population
Marion
4,101
Morphettville
3,686
Metric leadMarion 6Morphettville 41 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMarion
- Best for best schoolsMorphettville
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Marion | Morphettville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.3/100 | 45.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 75.9/100 | 79.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 47.5 / 1k | 51.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 24 | 25 |
| Walkability | 80.0/100 | 59.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 193 | 91 |
| Planning activity | 61 | 51 |
| Green cover | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| Population | 4,101 | 3,686 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Marion is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Morphettville is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Marion pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability, whereas Morphettville is the better pick for public transport access, tree cover and green space, and a calmer planning outlook.
Marion suits retirees more clearly, whereas Morphettville is the stronger match for investors and households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.