Suburb Profile

Suburb profile for,

Morphett Vale, SA 5162

About Morphett Vale

Situated in South Australia's 5162 postcode, Morphett Vale is a well-established residential suburb. Located approximately 23km from the Adelaide CBD, the suburb is serviced by 14 schools and benefits from solid transport and amenity access.

Demographics and Community

Morphett Vale has a population of approximately 24,002, a median age of 40, a median weekly household income of $1,337. With 69% owner-occupier rate, this is predominantly a homeowner market, which supports long-term price stability. Across the broader LGA, 27.9% of residents hold a university qualification.

Key employment industries in the broader local government area include Health Care and Social Assistance (18.7%), Retail Trade (11.3%), Construction (11.2%).

Property Market Overview

The current median house price in Morphett Vale is $760,000. The suburb has delivered strong average annual growth of 18.1% over the past five years, outperforming many comparable markets. In the past 12 months, prices have increased 14.29%.

Properties in Morphett Vale spend an average of 22 days on market. Online buyer demand is currently rated as high online demand. Stock on market sits at 0.21%. With inventory levels at just 0.66 months, supply is tight relative to demand. The average vendor discount is -2.6%, meaning sellers are typically negotiating below asking price.

Rental Market

The median weekly rent for houses in Morphett Vale is $590. Gross rental yield is 4.04%, providing a solid income return. The vacancy rate of 0.38% signals very strong rental demand. Rents have grown 7.27% over the past 12 months.

Growth Outlook

The broader local government area is forecast to grow from 181,242 to 186,321 residents by 2031 (2.8% growth).

Nearby Suburbs

Explore other suburb profiles in the area: Old Reynella, SA, Reynella, SA, Christies Beach, SA, Aberfoyle Park, SA, Port Noarlunga, SA.

Considering Morphett Vale for Investment?

Handle Properties is a Sydney-based buyer's agency helping investors build portfolios of high-growth investment properties across Australia. If you are considering Morphett Vale or need help identifying the right suburb for your strategy, get in touch with our team.

SUBURB DATA

Quantitative data for,

Morphett Vale, SA 5162

The quantitative data below has been compiled on 30th May 2023 from a range of third party sources using a variety of manual methods. Handle does not guarantee the accuracy of this data shown below.

State
SA
Suburb
MORPHETT VALE
Postcode
5162
Median price for all dwellings
$760,000
Last 12 months growth return
18.08%
Avg. dwellings for sale in the suburb every month
61
Avg. dwellings sold in the suburb in previous 12 months
423
Avg days on market for a dwelling listing to sell
22
Avg. number of people searching in this suburb every month
High Online Demand
Avg. rental yield per annum
4.04%
Weekly median rent for all dwellings
$590
Median price for all houses
$760,000
Avg. rental yield growth in the previous 12 months
4.04%
Avg. days for a rental listing to find a tennant
15 days
Total suburb population in 2016
24002
Total suburb population change in 5 years up to 2016
2.40%
Avg. household income per week
$1,337
Median age of the population in the suburb
40
Historic avg annual growth return per annum in the suburb
9.71%