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Morisset NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Morisset, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Morisset NSW is 4,078 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Morisset is $564 per week ($29,328 per year). Median rent in Morisset is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). Morisset has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Morisset has a population density of 150.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Morisset is England. The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Morisset is $1,647.

There were 174 recorded offences in Morisset in 2025-26, a rate of 43 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (63 offences).

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Morisset Population

residents (Census 2021)

Morisset Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$564/wk

$29,328 per year

#7560 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$380/wk

$1,647 per month

#2445 of 14,663

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Median Age

53years

15 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,647/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Morisset Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.9% (1,872) Female 54.1% (2,207)

Population Density

150.7

people per km²

4,078 people · 27.1 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,340

Family income/wk

Morisset Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Morisset Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

73.4% 690 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

26.6% 250 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Morisset Country of Birth

Australia

92.2%

England

5.1%

India

0.6%

Egypt

0.4%

Germany

0.4%

Bangladesh

0.4%

Croatia

0.3%

China

0.2%

Afghanistan

0.2%

Fiji

0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Morisset Religion

No Religion

37.9%

Anglican

20.7%

Catholic

17.9%

Not stated

7.4%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

5.8%

Uniting Church

4.3%

Christian (other)

3.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Morisset Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

42.1%

Year 12 or equivalent

37.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

12.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Morisset Languages Spoken at Home

Other

28.7%

SAL Tot

13.8%

Samoan

11.3%

Bengali

11.3%

Malayalam

11.3%

Afrikaans

8.8%

IAL Punjabi

7.5%

Arabic

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Morisset Employment

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Employed full-time

19.9% 636 people

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Employed part-time

14.6% 467 people

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Unemployed

3.7% 118 people

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Not in labour force

61.7% 1,969 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Morisset Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

50.5%

Bachelor Degree

19.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.1%

Postgraduate Degree

5.7%

Certificate I/II

3.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Morisset Occupation

Professionals

26.7%

Community & Personal Service

19.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.5%

Clerical & Administrative

10.2%

Managers

10.0%

Labourers

7.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.0%

Sales Workers

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Morisset Field of Study

Management & Commerce

18.3%

Society & Culture

16.9%

Health

15.9%

Engineering

15.5%

Education

7.8%

Architecture & Building

7.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.0%

Information Technology

4.0%

Creative Arts

3.0%

Agriculture & Environment

2.4%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Morisset Dwelling Types

Separate house

77.7%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

16.8%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Morisset Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.4%

$1-$149/wk

0.8%

$150-$299/wk

2.0%

$300-$399/wk

4.1%

$400-$499/wk

9.9%

$500-$649/wk

12.2%

$650-$799/wk

11.7%

$800-$999/wk

8.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.9%

$4,000+/wk

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Morisset Marital Status

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Married

37.5% 1,314

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Separated

4.0% 140

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Divorced

13.8% 483

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Widowed

13.8% 484

👤

Never married

30.9% 1,084

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Morisset Ancestry

English

35.9%

Australian

30.2%

Irish

9.0%

Scottish

8.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.3%

Other

4.3%

German

2.7%

Dutch

1.1%

Italian

1.1%

Chinese

0.7%

Filipino

0.6%

Indian

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Morisset School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

25.6%

Secondary — Government

19.4%

Vocational Education

18.4%

Pre-school

11.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

8.4%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

7.2%

Primary — Catholic

6.3%

Secondary — Catholic

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Morisset Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

15.9% 1,227

✅

No need for assistance

84.1% 6,466

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Morisset Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

14.1% 461

—

Not a volunteer

85.9% 2,806

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Morisset Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.4%

$300-$449/mo

3.3%

$450-$599/mo

3.8%

$600-$799/mo

6.7%

$800-$999/mo

4.2%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

15.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

20.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

21.7%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

14.6%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Morisset How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

68.5%

Did not go to work

18.6%

Car (passenger)

5.7%

Walked only

3.3%

Train

1.9%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.8%

Truck

0.8%

Other

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Morisset Car Ownership

0 vehicles

9.9%

1 vehicle

51.9%

2 vehicles

23.8%

3 vehicles

8.8%

4+ vehicles

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Morisset Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.3%

2 bedrooms

38.2%

3 bedrooms

34.1%

4 bedrooms

20.2%

5 bedrooms

3.1%

6+ bedrooms

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Morisset Population Mobility

18.9%

moved in the last year

52.7%

moved in the last 5 years

8.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

38.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Morisset Indigenous Population

7.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

592

Indigenous residents

7,221

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Morisset Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

752

Arthritis

238

Heart disease

194

Asthma

191

Lung condition

182

Diabetes

177

Stroke

126

Cancer

117

Kidney disease

109

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Morisset Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.7%

$1-$149/wk

3.3%

$150-$299/wk

7.8%

$300-$399/wk

9.3%

$400-$499/wk

7.7%

$500-$649/wk

6.3%

$650-$799/wk

12.1%

$800-$999/wk

11.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.7%

$3,500+/wk

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Morisset Family Structure

Couple — no children

35.7%

Couple — children under 15

28.6%

One parent — children under 15

14.1%

Couple — no children under 15

12.3%

One parent — no children under 15

9.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Morisset Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.1% 3

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.1% 3

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Previously served

3.4% 112

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Never served

96.4% 3,177

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Morisset Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.6% 441

—

Did not provide

86.4% 2,804

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Morisset Children Ever Born

No children

25.7%

1 child

14.2%

2 children

28.7%

3 children

19.5%

4 children

9.2%

5+ children

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Morisset When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

113

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Morisset Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.7%

5–14 hours

25.5%

15–29 hours

11.6%

30+ hours

9.3%

Did not do domestic work

36.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Morisset Household Size

1 person

39.5%

2 persons

34.4%

3 persons

11.3%

4 persons

8.4%

5 persons

3.6%

6+ persons

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Morisset Where Residents Moved From

Same address

3,065

Moved from NSW

523

Moved — same area (SA2)

132

Moved from overseas

Moved from QLD

Moved from WA

Moved from VIC

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Morisset Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

76.7%

Step family — no other children

13.2%

Blended family — no other children

4.5%

Intact family — other children present

3.1%

Step family — other children present

1.4%

Other couple — children only

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Morisset Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 174 total

Theft

Other Against Property

Traffic

Other Against Person

Assault

Property Damage

Sexual Offences

Drug Offences

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Morisset Schools

schools nearby

government

947

avg ICSEA score

1,848

total students

Heritage College Lake Macquarie Independent

Combined · K-12 · 511 students

1002

ICSEA

St John Vianney Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 118 students

961

ICSEA

Morisset High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 687 students

929

ICSEA

Bonnells Bay Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 376 students

925

ICSEA

Morisset Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 156 students

919

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Morisset Rent Prices & Affordability

40%

of income

Stressed

Household Income $959/wk

Median Rent $380/wk

Rent-to-Income 39.6%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in Morisset

Your weekly income

≈ $4,156/month

Median rent $380/wk

Left after rent $579/wk

Rent share 39.6%

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Morisset vs State & National Average

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Pop: 2,043 Income: $882/wk Rent: $390/wk

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Pop: 2,043 Income: $826/wk Rent: $400/wk

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Pop: 2,043 Income: $1,027/wk Rent: $580/wk

Mulgoa

Pop: 2,044 Income: $951/wk Rent: $450/wk

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Pop: 2,049 Income: $497/wk Rent: $185/wk

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Pop: 2,049 Income: $877/wk Rent: $463/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Morisset

What is the population of Morisset NSW?

The population of Morisset NSW is 4,078 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 150.7 people per km².Morisset is ranked #1,885 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Morisset?

The median personal income in Morisset NSW is $564 per week, or $29,328 per year.The median household income is $959 per week.Family income is $1,340 per week.Morisset is ranked #7,560 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Morisset?

Median rent in Morisset NSW is $380 per week ($1,647 per month).Rent represents 39.6% of household income, which is considered stressed.Morisset ranks #2,445 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Morisset?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Morisset NSW is $1,647. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Morisset?

The median age in Morisset NSW is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Morisset a good suburb to live in?

Morisset is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 4,078.The median income is $564/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (39.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 12734. All dollar figures in AUD.