Overall score
Marryatville
40.0/100
St Morris
46.9/100
Marryatville vs St Morris, SA suburb comparison
Marryatville for retirees; St Morris for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MarryatvilleSt Morris
Crime rate
Marryatville
29.4 / 1k
St Morris
30.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Marryatville
32
St Morris
73
Population
Marryatville
648
St Morris
1,598
Metric leadMarryatville 2St Morris 61 tiedacross 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 retireesMarryatville
- Best for investmentSt Morris
- Best for best valueSt Morris
- Best for best schoolsSt Morris
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 | Marryatville | St Morris |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.0/100 | 46.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 19.4/100 | 30.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 29.4 / 1k | 30.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 6 |
| Walkability | 9.5/100 | 62.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 32 | 73 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 14 |
| Population | 648 | 1,598 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Marryatville is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city, while St Morris is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby.
Marryatville pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, whereas St Morris is the better pick for housing affordability and public transport access.
Retirees may find Marryatville the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer St Morris.