SA5162· Pop. 35,328Onkaparinga

MORPHETT VALE

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

$1,400,000

SA Gov · 2026

Rent yield

2.2%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

54.7%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.2%

modelled estimate

AI insights for MORPHETT VALE

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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MORPHETT VALE shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from SA Gov · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$590/wk

SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026

Demand change

+11.4%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

28.4

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.66%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+19.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+14.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

66 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

3.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

High supply risk

5-year price history

2020

$391k

2021

$573k

2022

$685k

2023

$660k

2024

$808k

2025

$905k

2026

$1400k

Source: SA Gov · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

MORPHETT VALE is a metropolitan SA suburb with strong capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

Metro SA suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
Rental yield 2.2% with stable tenant demand
High annual growth of 54.7% — outperforming state average
Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand

Risk factors

High entry price may limit buyer pool
Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,308/wk

$85k taxable p.a.

Renters

24.2%

71.9% owner-occupier

Median age

41.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.1%

Population growth

+2.7% p.a.

Investor-owned

8.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

48%

36% apartments

Degree qualified

29.2%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

19.0%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

490 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.2 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

8.2%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

20.7 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

28 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

67.5%

Strong demand

Walkability

3 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

15.4 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

1,167/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 5162

🏫10 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚3 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (10)

Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale

Independent · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 1068

Antonio Catholic School

Catholic · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 1008

Emmaus Catholic School

Catholic · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 1005

Woodcroft Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 1004

Pimpala Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 981

Calvary Lutheran Primary School

Independent · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 971

Morphett Vale Primary School

Government · Yrs U, R-6

ICSEA 950

Flaxmill School P-6

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 950

Coorara Primary School

Government · Yrs U, R-6

ICSEA 947

Morphett Vale East School

Government · Yrs U, R-6

ICSEA 908

🎓Secondary (1)

Wirreanda Secondary School

Government · Yrs U, 7-12

ICSEA 913

📚Combined (3)

Woodcroft College

Independent · Yrs R-12

ICSEA 1071

Southern Vales Christian College

Independent · Yrs R-12

ICSEA 1038

Prescott College Southern

Independent · Yrs R-12

ICSEA 1036

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

High crime

0/ 100

4.2 offences / 100 persons

Source: SA Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average

989ICSEA · national avg 1000

14 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent

81/ 100

🚆 2 train🚌 30 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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