Morphettville

SA 5043 • Greater Adelaide

3,686
Population (2021)
$38,636
Median Income
1.99 km²
Area
18m
Elevation

About Morphettville

Morphettville is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Marion (City) area. With a population of 3,686 and a median income of $38,636, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 1.99 km² at an elevation of 18m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Adelaide.

As part of Greater Adelaide, the suburb offers excellent value and a relaxed South Australian lifestyle. Residents enjoy access to local amenities, wine regions, and beautiful beaches within easy reach. Morphettville combines affordability with quality of life.

Morphettville falls under postcode 5043 and is governed by Marion Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Morphett electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5043
Urban Area
Marion - North
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.98°, 138.54°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
1.99 km²
Elevation
18m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$300
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,667
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
39 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,208
Census 2021
3,686
14.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$28,132
Income 2021
$38,636
37.3% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,597
Born Overseas 973

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 134
  • 2. England 125
  • 3. Nepal 83
  • 4. China 66
  • 5. Philippines 45
  • 6. New Zealand 32
  • 7. Scotland 30
  • 8. South Africa 28
  • 9. Italy 19
  • 10. Greece 17
  • 11. Bangladesh 16
  • 12. United States 16
  • 13. Malaysia 15
  • 14. Poland 15
  • 15. Hong Kong 14

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,355
Australian 1,141
Irish 351
Scottish 281
German 267
Italian 154
Chinese 137
Indian 130
Australian Aboriginal 83
Greek 63

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,919
Both parents born in Australia
1,194
Both parents born overseas
407
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
44.7%
Christianity
40.1%
Hinduism
4.7%
Sikhism
1.8%
Islam
1.8%
Buddhism
1.4%
Judaism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
199 (5.4%)
5-14 years
327 (8.9%)
15-19 years
162 (4.4%)
20-24 years
249 (6.8%)
25-34 years
651 (17.7%)
35-44 years
518 (14.1%)
45-54 years
352 (9.5%)
55-64 years
393 (10.7%)
65-74 years
374 (10.1%)
75-84 years
247 (6.7%)
85+ years
212 (5.8%)

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