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.
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%).
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.
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.
The broader local government area is forecast to grow from 181,242 to 186,321 residents by 2031 (2.8% growth).
Explore other suburb profiles in the area: Old Reynella, SA, Reynella, SA, Christies Beach, SA, Aberfoyle Park, SA, Port Noarlunga, SA.
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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.