Overall score
Morphett Vale
48.2/100
Onkaparinga Hills
36.4/100
Morphett Vale vs Onkaparinga Hills, SA Suburb Comparison
Morphett Vale for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Morphett ValeOnkaparinga Hills
Crime rate
Morphett Vale
55.9 / 1k
Onkaparinga Hills
3.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Morphett Vale
325
Onkaparinga Hills
9
Population
Morphett Vale
24,002
Onkaparinga Hills
2,610
Metric leadMorphett Vale 7Onkaparinga Hills 31 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 retireesMorphett Vale
- Best for investmentMorphett Vale
- Best for best valueMorphett Vale
- Best for best schoolsMorphett Vale
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 | Morphett Vale | Onkaparinga Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.2/100 | 36.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 77.5/100 | 50.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 55.9 / 1k | 3.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 132 | 4 |
| Walkability | 92.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 325 | 9 |
| Planning activity | 348 | 50 |
| Green cover | 14.7% | 1.0% |
| Population | 24,002 | 2,610 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Morphett Vale is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Onkaparinga Hills is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks. Onkaparinga Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Morphett Vale keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Morphett Vale pulls ahead on housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability, whereas Onkaparinga Hills is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Morphett Vale suits investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Onkaparinga Hills is the stronger match for retirees and families.
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.