Morton NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Morton NSW is 225 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Morton is $543 per week ($28,236 per year). Median rent in Morton is $480 per week ($2,080 per month). Morton has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Morton has a population density of 2.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Morton is $1,453.

There were 2 recorded offences in Morton in 2025-26, a rate of 9 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Morton Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Morton Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$543/wk
$28,236 per year
#7799 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$480/wk
$2,080 per month
#769 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
45years
7 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,453/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 1 per bedroom

Morton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.0% (121) Female 46.0% (103)

Population Density

2.8
people per km²
225 people · 81.7 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$1,774
Family income/wk

Morton 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Morton Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
61.7% 37 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
38.3% 23 dwellings

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

Morton Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Morton Religion

No Religion
52.6%
Anglican
14.4%
Catholic
14.0%
Not stated
8.8%
Uniting Church
3.3%
Christian (other)
2.3%
Pentecostal
2.3%
Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Morton Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
52.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
33.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.4%

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

Morton Employment

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Employed full-time
30.5% 51 people
Employed part-time
29.9% 50 people
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Not in labour force
39.5% 66 people

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

Morton Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
50.0%
Bachelor Degree
29.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.2%

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

Morton Occupation

Professionals
25.0%
Managers
23.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
16.2%
Sales Workers
14.7%
Labourers
10.3%
Clerical & Administrative
5.9%
Community & Personal Service
4.4%

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

Morton Field of Study

Engineering
22.2%
Architecture & Building
22.2%
Management & Commerce
16.7%
Society & Culture
11.1%
Health
9.3%
Agriculture & Environment
7.4%
Creative Arts
5.6%
Education
5.6%

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

Morton Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Morton Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
7.6%
$300-$399/wk
9.1%
$650-$799/wk
4.5%
$800-$999/wk
12.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
19.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.6%
$4,000+/wk
15.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Morton Marital Status

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Married
54.2% 97
↔️
Separated
7.8% 14
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Divorced
7.3% 13
🕊️
Widowed
1.7% 3
👤
Never married
29.1% 52

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Morton Ancestry

English
30.6%
Australian
29.6%
Scottish
14.8%
Irish
7.2%
Other
4.5%
German
3.8%
Italian
3.1%
Greek
1.7%
Aboriginal Australianralian
1.4%
Welsh
1.4%
French
1.0%
Maltese
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Morton School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
41.3%
Secondary — Government
37.0%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
8.7%
Pre-school
6.5%
Vocational Education
6.5%

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

Morton Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
0.7% 3
No need for assistance
99.3% 406

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

Morton Volunteering

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Volunteer
10.6% 17
Not a volunteer
89.4% 143

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Morton Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
19.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
38.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
23.8%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
19.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Morton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
76.3%
Did not go to work
10.0%
Car (passenger)
6.3%
Truck
3.8%
Walked only
3.8%

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

Morton Car Ownership

1 vehicle
16.7%
2 vehicles
39.4%
3 vehicles
21.2%
4+ vehicles
22.7%

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

Morton Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
10.1%
2 bedrooms
26.1%
3 bedrooms
39.1%
4 bedrooms
17.4%
5 bedrooms
7.2%

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

Morton Population Mobility

10.8%
moved in the last year
34.0%
moved in the last 5 years
1.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
58.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Morton Indigenous Population

1.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
8
Indigenous residents
406
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Morton Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
20
Mental health
17
Asthma
14
Diabetes
8
Cancer
7
Heart disease
3

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

Morton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
17.5%
$1-$149/wk
3.2%
$150-$299/wk
5.6%
$300-$399/wk
2.4%
$400-$499/wk
10.3%
$500-$649/wk
3.2%
$650-$799/wk
9.5%
$800-$999/wk
12.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.5%
$3,500+/wk
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Morton Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
45.7%
Couple — no children
26.9%
Couple — no children under 15
15.2%
One parent — children under 15
7.1%
One parent — no children under 15
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Morton Military Service

🏅
Previously served
4.8% 8
👤
Never served
95.2% 157

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Morton Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
23.8% 40
Did not provide
76.2% 128

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Morton Children Ever Born

No children
28.6%
1 child
8.9%
2 children
30.4%
3 children
32.1%

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

Morton When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
4
1971–1980
9
2017
3

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

Morton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.7%
5–14 hours
25.6%
15–29 hours
14.6%
30+ hours
23.2%
Did not do domestic work
18.9%

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

Morton Household Size

1 person
14.5%
2 persons
42.0%
3 persons
10.1%
4 persons
18.8%
5 persons
10.1%
6+ persons
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Morton Where Residents Moved From

Same address
182
Moved from NSW
16
Moved from TAS
4

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

Morton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Morton Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Theft
1
Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Morton Rent Prices & Affordability

31%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,542/wk
Median Rent $480/wk
Rent-to-Income 31.1%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Morton

≈ $6,682/month
Median rent $480/wk
Left after rent $1,062/wk
Rent share 31.1%

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Morton vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Morton

What is the population of Morton NSW?

The population of Morton NSW is 225 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.8 people per km².Morton is ranked #6,658 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Morton?

The median personal income in Morton NSW is $543 per week, or $28,236 per year.The median household income is $1,542 per week.Family income is $1,774 per week.Morton is ranked #7,799 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Morton?

Median rent in Morton NSW is $480 per week ($2,080 per month).Rent represents 31.1% of household income, which is considered moderate.Morton ranks #769 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Morton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Morton NSW is $1,453. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Morton?

The median age in Morton NSW is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Morton a good suburb to live in?

Morton is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 225.The median income is $543/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (31.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 12741. All dollar figures in AUD.