SA · Marion Council
Morphettville, SA, 5043
Current weather
12.5°CThunderstorm
78% humidity · 29.9 km/h wind · 13.7° / 11.7° today · 27.7 mm rain
Desirability index
50.7/100
How this score is calculated#163 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Morphettville is a smaller suburban community in the Marion area, home to around 3,686 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 189 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 51.3 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $630 (flats $478, houses $708), median house prices near $1,061,000 (up 19% recently), strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, 11 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 3,686
- Median age
- 39
- Median household income / week
- $1,414
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 96 of 1,645
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,667
- Employment rate
- 56.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 95 / 394 / 302
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)
- $477.5
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $707.5
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $630
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 40
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,061,000
- Median price change
- +19.2%
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)
- 189
- Against the person
- 39
- Against property
- 150
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 51.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 95 residents
- State safety percentile
- 65.3th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 200
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental32
- Other Theft26
- Sct - Residence20
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury20
- Theft From Motor Vehicle37
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
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,176
- Dara SchoolCombined · ICSEA 1176
Data sources & freshness
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
25 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 16 Morphett Rd - East side
- Stop 19 Bray St - North side
- Stop 19 Hendrie St - West side
- Stop 24B Morphett Rd - East side
- Stop AO Morphettville Bus Depot
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
11 active roadworks / incidents
- ConstructionMorphett Road, Maxwell Tce01 Apr 2025 – 31 Jul 2026
- ConstructionMorphett Road, Bray St01 Apr 2025 – 31 Jul 2026
- ConstructionMorphett Road, Maxwell Tce01 Apr 2025 – 31 Jul 2026
- ConstructionMorphett Road, Maxwell Tce20 May 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- Electrical WorkMorphett Road, Maxwell Tce29 Aug 2025 – 05 Sep 2028
- Junction UpgradeMorphett Road, Bray St11 Aug 2025 – 31 Jul 2026
- Junction UpgradeMorphett Road, Maxwell Tce11 Aug 2025 – 31 Jul 2026
- Junction UpgradeMorphett Road, Maxwell Tce13 Apr 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- Junction UpgradeMorphett Road, Bray St13 Apr 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- Junction UpgradeMorphett Road, Maxwell Tce13 Apr 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
335 planning-related records
2026· 33 proposals
June 2026
- Removal of regulated tree (Queensland Box)2 MCKELLAR TCE MORPHETTVILLE SA 5043Under Assessment
- Six (6) two storey detached dwellings in terrace arrangements2 ELLIS AV MORPHETTVILLE SA 5043;4 ELLIS AV MORPHETTVILLE SA 5043Under Assessment
- Torrens Titled Land Division - 2 into 5 allotments10 ELLIS AV MORPHETTVILLE SA 5043;8 ELLIS AV MORPHETTVILLE SA 5043Under Assessment
- Torrens Title Land Division – 2 into 6 allotments2 ELLIS AV MORPHETTVILLE SA 5043;4 ELLIS AV MORPHETTVILLE SA 5043Under Assessment
- Single storey dwelling with associated retaining and fencing29 LAWSON AV MORPHETTVILLE SA 5043Under Assessment
May 2026
- Replace existing verandah with larger verandah to rear of dwelling38 AUSTRAL TCE MORPHETTVILLE SA 5043Decision Made
- Verandah9 RADSTOCK ST MORPHETTVILLE SA 5043Decision Made
- Construction of three, two-storey detached dwellings in a terrace arrangement and removal of a Regulated tree122 BRAY ST MORPHETTVILLE SA 5043Under Assessment
- Two single storey detached dwellings and fencing2 HUNT AV MORPHETTVILLE SA 5043Under Assessment
- Torrens Title Land Division – 1 into 3 allotments2 MCKELLAR TCE MORPHETTVILLE SA 5043Decision Made
- Change of use from Horse Stables to Residential (dwellings) as well as the construction of four single-storey detached dwellings in a terrace arrangement, and one single-storey detached dwelling on a hammerhead allotment.10 ELLIS AV MORPHETTVILLE SA 5043;8 ELLIS AV MORPHETTVILLE SA 5043Under Assessment
- Verandah1 OWEN ST MORPHETTVILLE SA 5043Decision Made
- Carport13 BAKER AV MORPHETTVILLE SA 5043Decision Made
- Construction of a five-storey residential aged care facility comprising 143 accommodation units (supported accommodation), and 16 independent living units with associated fencing, car parking, outbuilding, landscaping and advertising signage and removal of five (5) regulated trees and two (2) significant trees Stage 1: Southern portion of building demolished and construction of Southern portion of new building and tree damaging activity Stage 2: Central portion of building demolished and constru29 -31 AUSTRAL TCE MORPHETTVILLE SA 5043Under Assessment
April 2026
- Verandah23 BAKER AV MORPHETTVILLE SA 5043Decision Made
- Demolition of dwelling @ 2 Hunt Avenue (while retaining 1 Lloyd Street, with which it shares a party wall).2 HUNT AV MORPHETTVILLE SA 5043Decision Made
- Three single storey detached dwellings in a terrace arrangement,2 MCKELLAR TCE MORPHETTVILLE SA 5043Under Assessment
- Construction of a two-storey detached dwelling and masonry fence as well as removal of a Significant Agonis flexuosa (Willow Myrtle) Tree3 PATERSON CR MORPHETTVILLE SA 5043Under Assessment
March 2026
- Demolition of the existing clubroom building and construction of a single-storey building for the purposes of a tennis clubroom.8 KENDALL TCE MORPHETTVILLE SA 5043Under Assessment
- Two horse keeping outbuildings and relocate silo138 BRAY ST MORPHETTVILLE SA 5043;140 BRAY ST MORPHETTVILLE SA 5043Under Assessment
- new single storey dwelling4 LE CORNU AV MORPHETTVILLE SA 5043Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling17 RADSTOCK ST MORPHETTVILLE SA 5043Decision Made
- Removal of two (2) regulated Petticoat Palms (Washingtonia filifera)181 MORPHETT RD MORPHETTVILLE SA 5043Decision Made
- new single storey dwelling4 LE CORNU AV MORPHETTVILLE SA 5043Decision Made
February 2026
- dwelling alterations & additions7 LE CORNU AV MORPHETTVILLE SA 5043Decision Made
- Dwelling addition and a verandah14 BAKER AV MORPHETTVILLE SA 5043Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (shed)7 LE CORNU AV MORPHETTVILLE SA 5043Decision Made
- Building works (enclosing existing verandah)3 EVEREST AV MORPHETTVILLE SA 5043Decision Made
- Land Division (Torrens title 1 into 2 allotments)85 HENDRIE ST MORPHETTVILLE SA 5043Decision Made
January 2026
- Land Division (Torrens title 1 into 3 allotments)2 EVEREST AV MORPHETTVILLE SA 5043Decision Made
- Swimming pool and safety fence4A BAKER AV MORPHETTVILLE SA 5043Decision Made
- Land Division - 2 into 6 Torrens Title4 GRAFTON AV MORPHETTVILLE SA 5043;6 GRAFTON AV MORPHETTVILLE SA 5043Decision Made
- Removal of Regulated Tree (Red Flowering Gum - Corymbia ficifolia)5 TENSING AV MORPHETTVILLE SA 5043Decision Made
2025· 97 proposals
December 2025
- Land Division 2 into 2 Boundary Realignment4 CROKER RD MORPHETTVILLE SA 5043;4A CLAINES AV MORPHETTVILLE SA 5043Decision Made
- Single storey dwelling additions, alterations and removal of a Significant Tree (Canary Island Date Palm - Phoenix canariensis)1 HOUSTON ST MORPHETTVILLE SA 5043Decision Made
- Four Storey Detached Dwelling (Lot 109)1001L PARK TCE MORPHETTVILLE SA 5043Under Assessment
- Three Storey Detached Dwelling (Lot 108)1001L PARK TCE MORPHETTVILLE SA 5043Under Assessment
- The construction of six (6), two-storey row dwellings and associated fencing4 GRAFTON AV MORPHETTVILLE SA 5043;6 GRAFTON AV MORPHETTVILLE SA 5043Decision Made
November 2025
- Four Storey Detached Dwelling (Lot 106)1001L PARK TCE MORPHETTVILLE SA 5043Under Assessment
- Four Storey Detached Dwelling (Lot 107)1001L PARK TCE MORPHETTVILLE SA 5043Under Assessment
2024· 62 proposals
62 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 48 proposals
48 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 43 proposals
43 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 51 proposals
51 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
39 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bbq
- Bicycle Parking
- Morphettville Bus Depot Footy Express StopBus stop
- Stop 16 Morphett Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 18A Bray Street - North sideBus stop
- Stop 18A Bray Street - South sideBus stop
- Stop 19 Bray Street - North sideBus stop
- Stop 19 Bray Street - South sideBus stop
- Stop 19 Hendrie Street - West sideBus stop
- Stop 20 Bray Street - North 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)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
2 state heritage places
- Heritage placeState heritage
- Heritage placeState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 10
- Parks (OSM)
- 10
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
- 50.7/100
- Cohort rank
- #163 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Building works (enclosing existing verandah)planning3 EVEREST AV MORPHETTVILLE SA 5043Lodged 18 Feb 2026 · Decision Made
- Carportplanning13 BAKER AV MORPHETTVILLE SA 5043Lodged 06 May 2026 · Decision Made
- Change of use from Horse Stables to Residential (dwellings) as well as the construction of four single-storey detached dwellings in a terrace arrangement, and one single-storey detached dwelling on a hammerhead allotment.planning10 ELLIS AV MORPHETTVILLE SA 5043;8 ELLIS AV MORPHETTVILLE SA 5043Lodged 07 May 2026 · Under Assessment
- Construction of a five-storey residential aged care facility comprising 143 accommodation units (supported accommodation), and 16 independent living units with associated fencing, car parking, outbuilding, landscaping and advertising signage and removal of five (5) regulated trees and two (2) significant trees Stage 1: Southern portion of building demolished and construction of Southern portion of new building and tree damaging activity Stage 2: Central portion of building demolished and construplanning29 -31 AUSTRAL TCE MORPHETTVILLE SA 5043Lodged 06 May 2026 · Under Assessment
- Construction of a two-storey detached dwelling and masonry fence as well as removal of a Significant Agonis flexuosa (Willow Myrtle) Treeplanning3 PATERSON CR MORPHETTVILLE SA 5043Lodged 10 Apr 2026 · Under Assessment
- Construction of three, two-storey detached dwellings in a terrace arrangement and removal of a Regulated treeplanning122 BRAY ST MORPHETTVILLE SA 5043Lodged 26 May 2026 · Under Assessment
- Demolition of dwelling @ 2 Hunt Avenue (while retaining 1 Lloyd Street, with which it shares a party wall).planning2 HUNT AV MORPHETTVILLE SA 5043Lodged 16 Apr 2026 · Decision Made
- Demolition of the existing clubroom building and construction of a single-storey building for the purposes of a tennis clubroom.planning8 KENDALL TCE MORPHETTVILLE SA 5043Lodged 30 Mar 2026 · Under Assessment
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
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