Morphettville, SA 5481
Inner-Adelaide convenience with a character all its own.
- City fringe
- $320/wk Median
- 33.2% Renters
Morphettville Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 16.5k
- Median age
- 39
- Median weekly rent
- $320
- To the CBD
- 8.1km
- Walkability
- 9.5
- Schools within 3 km
- 6
ABS 2021 Census
Morphettville Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Schools & Families
A cluster of well-regarded local schools makes this a common choice for renting families, with several options within a short drive.
Cafés
Renters here point to the café scene first — a handful of well-loved spots that fill up fast on weekends and know regulars by name.
Heritage
A number of well-preserved period homes and public buildings anchor the area's identity.
Parks & Green Space
A well-used local park anchors the community here, hosting everything from weekend markets to informal Sunday cricket.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Morphettville is one of Adelaide's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 16,531 residents, a solid minority 33.2% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $320 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Morphettville
Morphettville Reserve
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Morphettville Village
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Morphettville
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Morphettville
Real questions renters ask before moving to Morphettville.
Is Morphettville a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Morphettville has a 33.2% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
Is Morphettville family-friendly for renters?
Morphettville has around 6 school options within 3km, and the area is a common choice for renting families thanks to its quieter streets. At $320/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Adelaide.
How much does it cost to rent in Morphettville?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Morphettville is $320. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $320 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
How far is Morphettville from the Adelaide CBD?
Morphettville is approximately 8km from the Adelaide CBD. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 18-33 minutes.
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