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Morisset

NSW 2264 • Rest of NSW

4,078
Population (2021)
$49,868
Median Household Income
27.06 km²
Area
$380/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyAffordableGrowth Suburb

About Morisset

Morisset is an established suburb in the City of Lake Macquarie, located approximately 90 kilometres north of Sydney and 35 kilometres south of Newcastle. With a population of around 3,200 residents, the suburb sits on the western shore of Lake Macquarie and is served by its own railway station on the Main North Coast Line, making it a practical base for commuters. Morisset has a long history, with the area known historically for the Morisset Hospital, a large psychiatric facility that operated on its outskirts.

Residents of Morisset enjoy a semi-rural lifestyle with the natural amenity of Lake Macquarie close by, offering boating, fishing, and waterfront recreation. The suburb has a growing local shopping strip, schools, and community facilities, and attracts families and retirees seeking affordable property with good rail access to Sydney and Newcastle. The surrounding area includes bushland reserves and is within easy reach of the Hunter Valley wine region and the Central Coast.

Morisset falls under postcode 2264 and is governed by Lake Macquarie Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lake Macquarie electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2264
Urban Area
Lake Macquarie - West
LGA / Council
Lake Macquarie
Federal Electorate
Hunter
State Electorate
Lake Macquarie
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.12°, 151.50°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
27.06 km²
Elevation
35m

🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Morisset for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$890K
53 sales · ▲ 11.3% vs 2024
🏢Unit / Apartment
$673K
22 sales · ▲ 23.7% vs 2024

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$380
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,647
Avg Household Size
2.1 people
Median Age
53 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
3.1%

33 state housing + 20 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Morisset Station
0.8 km
10 min

Bus Services

  • Local Lake Macquarie bus services — Charlestown, Glendale 30-45 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
90 km
By Train
~90 min to Central Station
By Car (Peak)
90-120 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
70-80 min

🛣️ Main North Coast Line; most commuters travel to Newcastle (~35 min by train)

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Central areas near the station and shops are walkable; outer streets are more car-dependent

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    103-105 Dora,doylson and yambo Street Morisset 2264 NSW

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Morisset, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Morisset Hospital Precinct
Morisset Park Road, Morisset • SHR #00827

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Lake Macquarie Local Government Area, which contains Morisset. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
216.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 4.6%
Motor vehicle theft
229.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
376.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 2.9%
Robbery (unarmed)
4.1 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
409.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 3.1%
View all 62 offence types for Lake Macquarie →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,213
Census 2021
4,078
▲ 26.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
$24,648
Personal Income 2021
$29,328
▲ 19.0% increase

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$29,328 / yr
$564/wk
Household
$49,868 / yr
$959/wk
Family
$69,680 / yr
$1340/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,255
Born Overseas 605

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 187
  • 2. New Zealand 80
  • 3. Scotland 21
  • 4. India 20
  • 5. Netherlands 20
  • 6. Philippines 19
  • 7. South Africa 16
  • 8. Samoa 15
  • 9. Bangladesh 14
  • 10. Germany 14

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,818
Australian 1,531
Irish 458
Scottish 431
Australian Aboriginal 269
German 136
Dutch 55
Italian 55
Chinese 36
Filipino 30

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,570
Both parents born in Australia
707
Both parents born overseas
446
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
56.0%
No Religion
35.0%
Hinduism
0.7%
Islam
0.7%
Buddhism
0.7%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
213 (5.2%)
5-14 years
364 (8.9%)
15-19 years
175 (4.3%)
20-24 years
211 (5.2%)
25-34 years
408 (10.0%)
35-44 years
378 (9.3%)
45-54 years
352 (8.6%)
55-64 years
445 (10.9%)
65-74 years
546 (13.4%)
75-84 years
606 (14.9%)
85+ years
373 (9.1%)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Morisset have a train station? +

Yes, Morisset Station is on the Main North Coast Line, providing direct rail services to Sydney Central Station (approximately 90 minutes) and Newcastle Interchange (approximately 35 minutes).

What schools are in Morisset NSW? +

Morisset has both primary and secondary schooling, including Morisset Public School and Morisset High School, a government secondary school serving the local area.

Is Morisset close to Lake Macquarie? +

Yes, Morisset is situated on the western edge of Lake Macquarie, giving residents easy access to boating, fishing, and waterfront parks along one of Australia's largest coastal saltwater lakes.

What is the median house price in Morisset? +

Morisset is considered an affordable option in the Lake Macquarie region, with house prices generally below the Hunter and Central Coast medians, attracting first-home buyers and families.

How far is Morisset from Sydney? +

Morisset is approximately 90 kilometres north of Sydney, accessible by car via the M1 Pacific Motorway or by train on the Main North Coast Line in around 90 minutes.

What is the average income in Morisset? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Morisset is about $564 per week (around $29,300 per year). The median household income is $959 per week and the median family income is $1,340 per week.

What is the age profile of Morisset? +

The median age in Morisset is 53. The largest age group is 75–84 (606 residents, around 15%). Around 18% of residents are under 20 and about 37% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Morisset a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Morisset is part of the Lake Macquarie LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Morisset? +

Morisset had a population of 4,078 at the 2021 Census, up 26.9% from 3,213 in 2016.

How much is rent in Morisset? +

In Morisset, the median weekly rent is $380, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,647 (2021 Census).