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SA · Onkaparinga Council

Morphett Vale, SA, 5162

Current weather

12.7°CThunderstorm

75% humidity · 37.2 km/h wind · 13.6° / 12.1° today · 26 mm rain

Desirability index

37.3/100

#208 among Metro Adelaide suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Morphett Vale is a mid-sized suburb in the Onkaparinga area, home to around 24,002 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 1,488 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 62.0 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $590 (flats $480, houses $600), median house prices near $785,100 (up 12% recently), 14 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 2 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. The suburb combines residential demand with everyday services typical of inner and middle-ring Adelaide.

Population

Population
24,002
Median age
40
Median household income / week
$1,199
Dwelling vacancy
5.2%
Unoccupied private dwellings
542 of 10,450
Median monthly mortgage
$1,300
Employment rate
52.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
832 / 1,459 / 33

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Housing

Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$480
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$600
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$590
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
190
Median house price (Q1 2026)
$785,100
Median price change
+11.6%

Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Data sources & freshness

  • SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
1,488
Against the person
408
Against property
1,080
Rate per 1,000 residents
62
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 59 residents
State safety percentile
71.5th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
369
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental349
  • Other Theft184
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury216
  • Theft From Motor Vehicle95
  • Theft From Shop188

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
14 (8 schools, 6 preschools)
Median school ICSEA (12 schools)
976
  • Antonio Catholic SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1008
  • Bains Road Preschool10 Gum CourtPreschools
  • Calvary Lutheran Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 971
  • Coorara Preschool Centre22 Matison RoadPreschools
  • Coorara Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 947
  • Disability Unit Wirreanda Secondary School105 Richards DriveSpecialist Facilities
  • Flaxmill Preschool80 Flaxmill RoadPreschools
  • Flaxmill School P-6Primary · ICSEA 950
  • Instrumental Music - Morphett Vale OfficeLawrence StreetSupport Services
  • Morphett Vale East Kindergarten1 Archer CourtPreschools

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Public transport

132 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Stop 57 Flaxmill Rd - North side
  • Stop 58 Flaxmill Rd - North side
  • Stop 59 Flaxmill Rd - North side
  • Stop 60 Flaxmill Rd - North side
  • Stop 60A Flaxmill Rd - North side

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Roadworks & transport

2 active roadworks / incidents

  • Asphalt WorksBeach Road, Roberts Rd28 May 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
  • MowingMain South Road, Ann Rd25 Aug 2025 – 16 Jul 2026

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Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

1,530 planning-related records

2026· 225 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Five (5) two-storey detached dwellings in a terrace arrangement for affordable housing associated with retaining walls, fencing and removal of 1 X Significant Tree.
    55 GOLFLANDS VIEW MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
  • Single Storey Dwelling
    6 LINDSAY DR MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
  • Torrens title land division – 1 Into 2
    1 RAJAH ST MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
  • Two (2) X single storey supported accommodation
    7 BRIGALOW RD MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
  • The construction of five (5) single storey dwellings with 2 bedroom each (terrace) for the purpose of affordable housing
    16 ROSEMARY TCE MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
  • Four two storey dwellings in a terrace arrangement and one single storey dwelling, all of which are to be used for affordable housing
    56 RINGWOOD RD MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
  • Change of use to consulting room and verandah
    SHOP 5 2 MALONE ST MORPHETT VALE SA 5162;SHOP 6 2 MALONE ST MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
  • Indoor recreation facility (school sports centre)
    143 -173 BAINS RD MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
  • Single storey detached dwelling with associated retaining wall and fence of combined maximum height of 2.5m
    31A TAYLORS AV MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
  • Single storey detached dwelling, retaining wall and fencing (maximum height 2.3m) and removal of a significant tree
    7 ALEXANDER AV MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
  • Fence (Retrospective)
    10 CYPRESS DR MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
  • Four (4) two-storey dwellings in a terrace arrangement
    12 RUTH ST MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
  • Alteration and addition to existing dwelling including a verandah.
    43 GERTRUDE ST MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
  • Attached Verandah
    28 BERRIN RD MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
  • Torrens title land division - 3 allotments from 1
    12 SEEGER DR MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
  • Construction of a single storey building and verandah for Supported Accommodation
    4 BAYFORD RISE MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
  • Adding shower
    2 PERKINS RD MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Decision Made
  • Single-storey Supported Accommodation Building
    12 ATTRIDGE RD MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
  • Three single storey detached dwellings in a terrace arrangement and removal of two significant trees, Eucalyptus leucoxylon and Melaleuca armillaris
    12 SEEGER DR MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
  • Torrens title land division 1 into 3
    2 MADEIRA DR MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
  • Two storey residential flat building comprising of six (6) units for affordable housing, retaining wall and fences
    98 ACRE AV MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
  • 3 x Deck Additions to Educational Facility
    130 STATES RD MORPHETT VALE SA 5162;140 STATES RD MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
  • Community title land division - 1 allotment into 23 including common driveway and areas.
    LOT 20 TAYLORS AV MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
  • Outbuilding (garage)
    46 ORANA DR MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Decision Made
  • Verandah Addition
    2 GRAZING AV MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Decision Made
  • Outbuilding- Shed
    11 HAYMAKER CT MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
  • Three detached dwellings in a terrace arrangement with retention of two significant trees at the rear of the land, retaining wall and fencing (to a maximum height of 2.6m)
    14 DOMINIC CR MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
  • Outbuilding (garage)
    18 RIALTO ST MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
  • Community title land division - 5 allotments from 1
    12 GERTRUDE ST MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
  • Retrospective application for Verandah
    UNIT 4 99 FLAXMILL RD MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
  • Single Storey detached dwelling with retaining walls and associated fencing
    31 MCCARTNEY ST MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
  • three single story residential - TORRENS Title and tree removals
    14 KENNETH RD MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
  • 3 Detached dwellings in a terrace arrangement
    LOT 741 GEORGE ST MORPHETT VALE SA 5162;LOT 742 GEORGE ST MORPHETT VALE SA 5162;LOT 743 GEORGE ST MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
  • Carport
    17 GEORGE ST MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
  • Two storey residential flat building comprising 4 dwellings, retaining wall and fences
    25 BAANGA RD MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
  • Community title land division 1 allotment into 2
    25 MATISON RD MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
  • Land division - Boundary realignment 2 into 2
    40 JORDAN DR MORPHETT VALE SA 5162;42 JORDAN DR MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
  • Refurbishment of existing staff amenities
    60 -66 STATES RD MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Decision Made
  • Replace existing verandah
    4 ST GEORGES CT MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Decision Made
  • verandah
    62 RANDELL RD MORPHETT VALE SA 5162Under Assessment
2025· 274 proposals

274 proposals lodged in 2025. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2024· 283 proposals

283 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2023· 266 proposals

266 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2022· 254 proposals

254 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 226 proposals

226 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

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Amenities

107 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • CellarbrationsAlcohol
  • Blossom CakesBakery
  • Battery WorldBattery
  • Bench (7)
  • Standish CyclesBicycle

    170 Main South Road

  • Stop 49A States Road - East sideBus stop
  • Stop 49A States Road - West sideBus stop
  • Stop 50 Main South Road - North West sideBus stop
  • Stop 50 Main South Road - South East sideBus stop
  • Stop 50 States Road - East sideBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
2/10
IRSD decile (2021)
2/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Heritage

21 state heritage places

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Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Morphett Vale Preschool Kindergartenkindergarten

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Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid
Bushfire safer places
1

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.

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Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
67
Parks (OSM)
67

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
37.3/100
Cohort rank
#208 among Metro Adelaide suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

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