Morphettville, SA: suburb profile
The population of Morphettville SA is 3,686 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Morphettville is $743 per week ($38,636 per year). Median rent in Morphettville is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Morphettville has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Morphettville has a population density of 1,854 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Morphettville is India. The most common religion is No religion (43.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Nepali. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Morphettville is $1,667.
There were 109 recorded offences in Morphettville in 2025-26, a rate of 30 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (49 offences).
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au), 2025-26.
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Morphettville Population
3,686 residents at the 2021 Census.
Morphettville Median Income & Rent
Morphettville Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Morphettville Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)
Morphettville Home Ownership
Of owner-occupied homes in Morphettville, 41.0% are owned outright and 59.0% have a mortgage.
Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.
Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)
Most common overseas birthplaces
- India
- England
- China
- Germany
- Hong Kong
- Greece
- Iran
- Bangladesh
Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL
Morphettville Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL
Morphettville Education Level
Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL
Most common languages at home other than English
- Nepali
- Punjabi
- Hindi
- Mandarin
- Arabic
- Cantonese
- Spanish
Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Morphettville Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL
Morphettville Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL
Morphettville Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation
Morphettville Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL
Morphettville Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL
Morphettville Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL
Morphettville Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL
Morphettville Ancestry
Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL
Morphettville School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Morphettville Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Morphettville Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL
Morphettville Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Morphettville How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Morphettville Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Morphettville Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Morphettville Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL
Morphettville Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL
Morphettville Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Morphettville Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL
Morphettville Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL
Morphettville Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL
Morphettville Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Morphettville Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL
Morphettville When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL
Morphettville Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Morphettville Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL
Morphettville Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Morphettville Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL
Morphettville Crime Statistics
109 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.
Total offences by year
Source: SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au).
Morphettville Schools
Showing 15 of 32 schools.
Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
All schools near Morphettville, with a mapMorphettville Rent Prices & Affordability
21% of median household income goes on median rent
Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.
Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.
Median rent in Morphettville against your income
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Morphettville vs the typical SA suburb
The median personal income in Morphettville is $743 a week, 2% below the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 384th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $300 a week, the same as the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 21.2% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 39, 4 years younger than in the typical SA suburb (43).
| Measure | Morphettville | Typical SA | Typical Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal income | $743/wk | $759/wk | $766/wk |
| Household income | $1,414/wk | $1,494/wk | $1,637/wk |
| Rent | $300/wk | $300/wk | $330/wk |
| Mortgage repayment | $1,667/mo | $1,534/mo | $1,733/mo |
| Median age | 39 | 43 | 42 |
| Rent share of household income | 21.2% | 19.5% | 20.3% |
Suburbs near Morphettville
The closest suburb to Morphettville is Park Holme, 1.0 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Morphettville
What is the population of Morphettville SA?
The population of Morphettville SA is 3,686 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1,854 people per km².Morphettville is ranked #2,053 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Morphettville?
The median personal income in Morphettville SA is $743 per week, or $38,636 per year.The median household income is $1,414 per week.Family income is $2,027 per week.Morphettville is ranked #4,671 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Morphettville?
Median rent in Morphettville SA is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 21.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Morphettville ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Morphettville?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Morphettville SA is $1,667. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Morphettville?
The median age in Morphettville SA is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Morphettville a good suburb to live in?
Morphettville is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 3,686.The median income is $743/wk, which is below the typical SA suburb ($759/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40927. All dollar figures in AUD.