SA5043· Pop. 3,686Marion

MORPHETTVILLE

GrowthStrong momentum, tight vacancy, rising population — in the sweet spot

Investor score

54

Liveability score

66

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

Real

$863,300

SA Gov · 2026

Rent yield

Real

3.8%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

-21.3%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

0.9%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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MORPHETTVILLE 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

$630/wk

SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026

Demand change

+4.7%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-8.7

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.31%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

61 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.5%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020
$533k
2021
$679k
2022
$700k
2023
$738k
2024
$999k
2025
$1.1m
2026
$863k

Source: SA Gov · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

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

Highlights

  • Metro SA suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 3.8% with stable tenant demand
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,307/wk

$85k taxable p.a.

Renters

40.5%

55.1% owner-occupier

Median age

38.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.1%

Population growth

+2.7% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

10%

78% apartments

Degree qualified

43.9%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

29.1%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

160 m²

Apartment/strata

Household size

2.2 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

13.2%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

9.6 km

Middle ring

Days on market

35 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

68.0%

Strong demand

Walkability

63 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

4.0 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

10,003/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 5043

🏫2 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚3 Combined3 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

Marion Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1032(61%)
149 students13:1 student–teacher43% girls25% top SEA quarter

Ascot Park Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1025(58%)
189 students12:1 student–teacher47% girls20% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (1)

Hamilton Secondary College

Government · Yrs U, 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 994(44%)
609 students15:1 student–teacher44% girls13% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (3)

Dara School

Independent · Yrs R-10 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1176(98%)
93 students8:1 student–teacher30% girls67% top SEA quarter

Westminster School

Independent · Yrs R-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1139(93%)
1,401 students10:1 student–teacher50% girls56% top SEA quarter

Sunrise Christian School Marion

Independent · Yrs R-9 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1090(81%)
320 students14:1 student–teacher51% girls35% top SEA quarter

Special (3)

Suneden Specialist School

Independent · Yrs U · Major Cities

ICSEA 1065(74%)
72 students6:1 student–teacher33% girls27% top SEA quarter
ICSEA 1035(62%)
34 students2:1 student–teacher44% girls19% top SEA quarter

SA School and Services for Vision Impaired

Government · Yrs U · Major Cities

ICSEA 965(31%)
20 students1:1 student–teacher45% girls7% top SEA quarter

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

Moderate
68/ 100

0.9 offences / 100 persons

Source: SA Police · 2024-25

School quality

Above average
1058ICSEA · national avg 1000

9 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
48/ 100
🚆 2 train🚌 27 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

37

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

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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