Morisset at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
4,078
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Morisset.
The postcode for Morisset is 2264 (NSW).
Morisset (2264) sits in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW.
Morisset has roughly 4,078 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Morisset scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Morisset's population at 4,078, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (56% own, 32% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (39%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
4,078
Median age
53
Family households
57%
Lone person
39%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$395/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
56%
Renter occupied
32%
At a deeper level
4,078
Median age: 53
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Safety
Crime and safety.
764
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
80
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Morisset.
Local schools for Morisset
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Government School Catchment
Bonnells Bay Public School
Morisset Public School
Morisset High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Morisset.
- What is the Morisset postcode?
- Morisset is in the 2264 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- Where is Morisset?
- Morisset is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2264, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Morisset?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $395, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in Morisset?
- There are 15 schools serving Morisset on this page, including Bonnells Bay Public School, St John Vianney Primary School, Morisset Public School.
- How walkable is Morisset?
- Morisset has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 80.
- What suburbs are near Morisset?
- Morisset is close to Bonnells Bay, Windermere Park, Morisset Park, Wyee Point, Dora Creek.
- What is the population of Morisset?
- The population of Morisset is approximately 4,078 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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