Morisset Park, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Morisset Park NSW is 1,085 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Morisset Park is $794 per week ($41,288 per year). Median rent in Morisset Park is $480 per week ($2,080 per month). Morisset Park has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Morisset Park has a population density of 1,142 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Morisset Park is England. The most common religion is No religion (40.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Spanish. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Morisset Park is $2,029.

There were 23 recorded offences in Morisset Park in 2025-26, a rate of 21 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was weapons (8 offences).

Population
1,085
Census 2021
Median income
$794/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$480/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
38years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Morisset Park vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Morisset Park is $794 a week, 4% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 961st of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $480 a week, $95 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 25.8% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 38, 5 years younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureMorisset ParkTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$794/wk$765/wk +4%$766/wk
Household income$1,858/wk$1,704/wk +9%$1,637/wk
Rent$480/wk$385/wk +25%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,029/mo$1,965/mo +3%$1,733/mo
Median age3843 −5 yrs42
Rent share of household income25.8%22.6% +3.2 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Morisset Park, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Morisset Park Population

1,085 residents at the 2021 Census.

Morisset Park Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$794/wk
$41,288 per year
Ranked 3,673 of 14,663
Median Rent
$480/wk
$2,080 per month
Ranked 769 of 14,663
Median Age
38years
Same as the national median
Mortgage
$2,029/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Morisset Park Rent Prices & Affordability

26% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $1,858/wk
Median rent $480/wk
Rent to income 25.8%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Morisset Park against your income

About $8,051 a month
Median rent $480/wk
Left after rent $1,378/wk
Rent share 25.8%

Morisset Park Schools

3
schools nearby
1
government
976
avg ICSEA score
993
total students
Heritage College Lake Macquarie Independent
Combined · K-12 · 511 students
1002
ICSEA
Brightwaters Christian College Independent
Combined · K-10 · 106 students
1001
ICSEA
Bonnells Bay Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 376 students
925
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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People in Morisset Park

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.3% (515) Female 52.7% (574)

Population Density

1,142
people per km²
1,085 people · 0.9 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,933
Family income/wk

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
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
3.3%
New Zealand
1.4%
United States of America
1.0%
South Africa
0.8%
Netherlands
0.7%
Germany
0.6%
Bangladesh
0.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Spanish
1.0%
Hindi
0.6%
Afrikaans
0.5%
Bengali
0.5%
Arabic
0.4%
Polish
0.4%
Cantonese
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
45.5%
Australian
44.1%
Irish
11.2%
Scottish
10.4%
German
5.5%
Australian Aboriginal
5.1%
Dutch
2.6%
Italian
2.3%
New Zealander
1.1%
Polish
1.0%
Chinese
0.8%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
40.8%
Catholic
16.5%
Anglican
14.8%
Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst
6.7%
Not stated
4.9%
Christian (other)
4.8%
Uniting Church
2.9%
Othr Christian
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

4.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
51.7% 436
Separated
3.3% 28
Divorced
10.6% 89
Widowed
3.3% 28
Never married
31.1% 262

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
36.9%
Couple: no children
28.7%
Couple: no children under 15
16.0%
One parent: children under 15
13.2%
One parent: no children under 15
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
12.5%
2 persons
39.7%
3 persons
19.8%
4 persons
14.7%
5 persons
8.4%
6+ persons
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Morisset Park

Housing Tenure

Of the 362 occupied private dwellings in Morisset Park at the 2021 Census, 32.0% were rented, 33.1% owned outright and 29.3% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
3.0% 11 dwellings
Owned outright
33.1% 120 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
29.3% 106 dwellings
Rented
32.0% 116 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.2% 8 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
95.6%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
2.2%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.8%
2 bedrooms
9.2%
3 bedrooms
22.8%
4 bedrooms
56.3%
5 bedrooms
7.5%
6+ bedrooms
1.4%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.2%
$450-$599/mo
4.2%
$600-$799/mo
7.4%
$800-$999/mo
9.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
8.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
13.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
28.4%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
16.8%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
8.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.1%
1 vehicle
26.6%
2 vehicles
48.9%
3 vehicles
12.9%
4+ vehicles
10.4%

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

Work, income and education in Morisset Park

Employment

Employed full-time
36.0% 276 people
Employed part-time
18.8% 144 people
Unemployed
3.4% 26 people
Not in labour force
41.9% 321 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
25.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
16.9%
Managers
16.3%
Clerical & Administrative
13.2%
Community & Personal Service
13.2%
Labourers
5.5%
Sales Workers
5.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.3%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
0.9%
$1-$149/wk
1.8%
$400-$499/wk
4.9%
$500-$649/wk
1.5%
$650-$799/wk
7.0%
$800-$999/wk
6.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
16.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
11.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.1%
$4,000+/wk
11.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.9%
$1-$149/wk
5.0%
$150-$299/wk
7.3%
$300-$399/wk
3.2%
$400-$499/wk
4.0%
$500-$649/wk
2.1%
$650-$799/wk
8.7%
$800-$999/wk
11.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.6%
$3,500+/wk
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
70.4%
Did not go to work
22.2%
Car (passenger)
3.4%
Truck
2.6%
Other
1.4%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
47.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
38.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.1%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
42.9%
Bachelor Degree
21.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.4%
Postgraduate Degree
6.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.0%
Certificate I/II
2.6%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
23.5%
Engineering
16.2%
Society & Culture
14.6%
Health
10.8%
Education
9.8%
Architecture & Building
9.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.7%
Agriculture & Environment
3.2%
Creative Arts
2.9%
Information Technology
2.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.3%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
25.9%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
19.7%
Secondary: Government
17.6%
Vocational Education
14.2%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
9.2%
Pre-school
5.9%
Secondary: Catholic
5.4%
Primary: Catholic
2.1%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
89.5%
Has need for assistance
5.7%
Need for assistance not stated
4.4%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
115
Asthma
45
Arthritis
44
Heart disease
36
Diabetes
33
Cancer
29
Lung condition
16
Kidney disease
10
Stroke
7
Dementia
4

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.4% 116
Did not provide
85.6% 687

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
16.8% 136
Not a volunteer
83.2% 674

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.4% 3
Previously served
3.1% 25
Never served
96.5% 781

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
27.1%
1 child
10.8%
2 children
29.3%
3 children
23.1%
4 children
9.8%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
3
1951: 1960
11
1961: 1970
35
1971: 1980
7
1981: 1990
14
1991: 2000
10
2001: 2010
24
2011: 2015
21

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

Population Mobility

22.0%
moved in the last year
54.3%
moved in the last 5 years
4.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
57.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
808
Moved from NSW
177
Moved: same area (SA2)
45
Moved from overseas
6
Moved from QLD
5
Moved from WA
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.3%
5: 14 hours
29.6%
15: 29 hours
15.4%
30+ hours
13.1%
Did not do domestic work
23.5%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
81.8%
Blended family: no other children
9.9%
Step family: no other children
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Morisset Park Crime Statistics

23 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Weapons
8
Drug Offences
5
Theft
4
Sexual Offences
3
Property Damage
2
Other Against Property
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Suburbs near Morisset Park

The closest suburb to Morisset Park is Bonnells Bay, 1.5 km away.

Bonnells Bay
1.5 km away · income $685/wk · rent $400/wk
Morisset
3.2 km away · income $564/wk · rent $380/wk
Balcolyn
3.5 km away · income $704/wk · rent $390/wk
Wyee Point
3.6 km away · income $739/wk · rent $445/wk
Summerland Point
3.9 km away · income $646/wk · rent $400/wk
Mannering Park
4.7 km away · income $653/wk · rent $378/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Morisset Park

What is the population of Morisset Park NSW?

The population of Morisset Park NSW is 1,085 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,142 people per km². Morisset Park is ranked #3,847 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Morisset Park?

The median personal income in Morisset Park NSW is $794 per week, or $41,288 per year. The median household income is $1,858 per week. Family income is $1,933 per week. Morisset Park is ranked #3,673 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Morisset Park?

Median rent in Morisset Park NSW is $480 per week ($2,080 per month). Rent represents 25.8% of household income, which is considered moderate. Morisset Park ranks #769 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Morisset Park?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Morisset Park NSW is $2,029. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Morisset Park?

The median age in Morisset Park NSW is 38 years. This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Morisset Park a good suburb to live in?

Morisset Park is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,085. The median income is $794/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.8% 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: 12735. All dollar figures in AUD.