Morton
NSW 2538 • New South Wales
About Morton
Morton is a small rural locality in the Shoalhaven local government area of New South Wales, situated in the Southern Highlands region approximately 165 kilometres south of Sydney. With a population of around 225 residents spread across more than 81 square kilometres, the locality is sparsely settled amid bushland that forms part of the broader Morton National Park corridor — one of the largest national parks in NSW. Median household incomes are below the national average, consistent with the rural character of the area.
The locality is dominated by the vast bushland of Morton National Park, which encompasses dramatic gorges, waterfalls, and extensive native vegetation across the Shoalhaven region. Fitzroy Falls and Kangaroo Valley are nearby highlights, drawing visitors and bushwalkers to the area. Milton is the nearest service town for everyday needs, while Nowra provides larger retail and medical services around 40 kilometres away. Morton suits those seeking a quiet, nature-adjacent lifestyle with direct access to outstanding natural landscapes.
Morton falls under postcode 2538 and is governed by the Shoalhaven Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Gilmore, while state elections fall under the South Coast electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2538
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2538, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2538; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Very limited services — Milton / Nowra 30-50 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Car essential; access via Princes Highway and local rural roads
A rural bushland locality where all daily needs require driving to nearby towns
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Milton Public School ICSEA 10244455 1504 Thomas St
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17 Croobyar Road
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100 Corks Lane
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Shoalhaven Local Government Area, which contains Morton. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)