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Glenelg East vs Morphettville

Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 1.3 km apart, on the same open data. Glenelg East scores higher on 7 of 10 measures.

Glenelg EastMorphettville
Active8422
Safety6942
Wealth5728
Value6641
Parks7287
Cafés7069
Transit6677
Green space4050
Active & healthy5747
Schools nearby (OSM)6721
Median rent$325/wk $300/wk
Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026)$1,860,000$1,100,000
House sales this quarter812
Population3,8553,686
Full profile Glenelg East in full Morphettville in full

Scores are percentiles across all 274 Adelaide suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Glenelg East safer than Morphettville?

Glenelg East scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Glenelg East or Morphettville?

Morphettville has the lower median house price of the two ($1,100,000 vs $1,860,000).

Should I live in Glenelg East or Morphettville?

Glenelg East scores higher on 7 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Glenelg East or Morphettville.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →