Lake Macquarie City Council

Morisset

NSW2264

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.

Side by side

Compare Morisset with a nearby suburb.

Median, growth, schools, walkability, all in one view.

Day to day

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

Verified median pending

We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.

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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

4,078

Median age: 53

Free appraisal

What’s your home worth in Morisset?

A local agent who actually sells in Morisset will give you an honest number, backed by recent comparable sales. Free, no commitment to list.

Reply within 1 business dayNo commitment to listPrivacy

Free guide · 2026 edition

Thinking of selling in Morisset?

The complete guide to selling: what it costs, how agents price your home, and a 12-week plan to settlement. Personalised to Morisset, free, in 60 seconds.

Get the free guide

Free guide · 2026 edition

Thinking of buying in Morisset?

What you can actually spend, the 2026 first home buyer schemes for your state, and how not to overpay. A free buying guide, in about 60 seconds.

Get the free buying guide

Get property alerts for Morisset

Be the first to know when new listings hit the market.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. By submitting you agree to our Privacy Policy.

Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

764

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft248 (32.5%)
Transport regulatory offences174 (22.8%)
Assault77 (10.1%)
Against justice procedures71 (9.3%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment51 (6.7%)

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.

Walk Score

2

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

80

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Morisset.

Local schools for Morisset

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Bonnells Bay Public School

K-6CoEdGovernment
View Catchment

Morisset Public School

K-6CoEdGovernment
View Catchment

Morisset High School

7-12CoEdGovernment
View Catchment

© 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)

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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.

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 →

Always dated

Every figure on this page carries its source and as-of date in a tooltip. If a figure looks off to you, tell us and we’ll fix it within a week.

No login

No paywall, no sign-up, no download form. The suburb data is the product. We earn from partner brokers and agents on the rare occasion you ask for one.

Thinking about selling in Morisset?

The complete selling guide, personalised to Morisset: what it really costs, how agents price homes here, and a 12-week plan to settlement. Free PDF, 60 seconds.

Get the free selling guide
Buying instead? Get the free buying guide.