Overall score
Marion
59.3/100
Morphettville
59.9/100
Marion vs Morphettville, SA suburb comparison
Morphettville for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MarionMorphettville
Crime rate
Marion
63.6 / 1k
Morphettville
48.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Marion
191
Morphettville
87
Population
Marion
4,101
Morphettville
3,686
Metric leadMarion 5Morphettville 4across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesMorphettville
- Best for investmentMorphettville
- 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 | 59.3/100 | 59.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.7/100 | 59.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 63.6 / 1k | 48.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 24 | 25 |
| Walkability | 80.0/100 | 59.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 191 | 87 |
| Planning activity | 49 | 39 |
| 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 and walkability, whereas Morphettville is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and public transport access.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Morphettville, while Marion remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.