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Morphett Vale Postcode
South Australia
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Morphett Vale Compares
Morphett Vale vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Morphett Vale | SA avg | AU avg | Greater Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,199 -SA | $1,545 | $1,836 | $1,620 |
| Rent/wk | $295 ≈SA | $308 | $390 | $329 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,300 -SA | $1,558 | $1,958 | $1,666 |
| Median age | 40 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 42.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 -SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.7% +SA | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the SA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 5162 covers Morphett Vale, an inland suburb of Adelaide about 22 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Adelaide - South region of South Australia. Local government services are provided by Onkaparinga.
According to the 2021 Census, Morphett Vale has a population of 24,002 with a median age of 40. The median weekly household income is $1,199, below the SA average. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, higher than the SA average. The Indigenous population is 555 (2.3% of residents).
Housing in Morphett Vale includes a median weekly rent of $295, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,300, with 9,905 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the SA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 71.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Morphett Vale scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
There are 12 schools in the Morphett Vale area, including Woodcroft College, Wirreanda Secondary School, Prescott College Southern and others.
Morphett Vale is part of the Onkaparinga statistical area in South Australia.
Morphett Vale Details
| Postcode | 5162 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 24,002 |
| Median Age | 40 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,199/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $639/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $295 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 12.8 km² |
| Population Density | 1881/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 9,905 |
| Australian Citizens | 89.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 555 (2.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -35.118 |
| Longitude | 138.529 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 22 km |
| Region (SA4) | Adelaide - South |
| Area (SA3) | Onkaparinga |
| Local Government | Onkaparinga |
| Federal Electorate | Kingston |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 3,973 (16.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 2,740 (11.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 6,394 (26.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 5,847 (24.4%) |
| 65+ years | 5,053 (21.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 2 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 3,064 (12.8%) |
| Asthma | 2,859 (11.9%) |
| Diabetes | 1,868 (7.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 1,357 (5.7%) |
| Cancer | 871 (3.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 714 (3.0%) |
| Dementia | 207 (0.9%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 733 (7.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 3,986 (40.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 3,490 (35.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 1,582 (16.2%) |
Schools in Morphett Vale
Suburbs Near Morphett Vale
Same Postcode (5162)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.