Morton at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
225
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Morton.
The postcode for Morton is 2538 (NSW).
Morton (2538) sits in the Shoalhaven region of NSW.
Morton has roughly 225 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Morton scores 0/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Morton's population at 225, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
225
Median age
45
Family households
80%
Lone person
14%
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)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$480/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
225
Median age: 45
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Safety
Crime and safety.
7
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Morton.
Local schools for Morton
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Government School Catchment
Ulladulla High School
Ulladulla Public School
Budawang School
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Frequently asked
About Morton.
- What is the Morton postcode?
- Morton is in the 2538 postcode, in NSW, in the Shoalhaven region.
- Where is Morton?
- Morton is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2538, in the Shoalhaven region.
- What is the average rent in Morton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $480.
- What schools are in Morton?
- There are 5 schools serving Morton on this page, including Ulladulla High School, Ulladulla Public School, Budawang School.
- How walkable is Morton?
- Morton has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Morton?
- Morton is close to Woodburn, Lake Tabourie, Termeil, Dolphin Point, Woodstock.
- What is the population of Morton?
- The population of Morton is approximately 225 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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