Morwell Upper at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
17.2k
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Morwell Upper.
The postcode for Morwell Upper is 3840 (VIC).
Morwell Upper (3840) sits in the Latrobe region of Victoria.
Morwell Upper has roughly 17,225 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by 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.
Morwell Upper 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 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 5 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Morwell Upper's population at 17,225, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
17,225
Median age
44
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$215/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$183/wk
Owner occupied
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Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
17,225
Median age: 44
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
55
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Transport
Education
Schools in Morwell Upper.
Local schools for Morwell Upper
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Government School Catchment
Morwell Central Primary School
Morwell Park Primary School
Kurnai College
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Frequently asked
About Morwell Upper.
- What is the Morwell Upper postcode?
- Morwell Upper is in the 3840 postcode, in VIC, in the Latrobe City Council region.
- Where is Morwell Upper?
- Morwell Upper is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3840, in the Latrobe City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Morwell Upper?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $215, for units it's $183.
- What schools are in Morwell Upper?
- There are 13 schools serving Morwell Upper on this page, including St Vincent de Paul's School, Morwell Central Primary School, Morwell Park Primary School.
- How walkable is Morwell Upper?
- Morwell Upper has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 55.
- What suburbs are near Morwell Upper?
- Morwell Upper is close to Morwell, Morwell East, Nuntin, Mid Valley, Maryvale.
- What is the population of Morwell Upper?
- The population of Morwell Upper is approximately 17,225 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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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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