Morisset

Morisset lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, the estimated population of the Morisset statistical area (Lv2) as of Nov 2025 is around 4,738. This reflects an increase of 660 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,078 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 4,372 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 268 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 175 persons per square kilometer. Morisset's growth of 16.2% since the 2021 census exceeded the non-metro area's 5.7%. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 90.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. According to aggregated SA2-level projections, exceptional growth is predicted over the period with the area expected to expand by 2,260 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 42.5% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Morisset among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates Morisset recorded approximately 59 residential properties granted approval annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 295 homes. As of FY-26, 41 approvals have been recorded. Each year, on average, 2.4 new residents are gained per dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25. The average construction cost value of new homes is $373,000.

In FY-26, $9.0 million in commercial approvals have been registered. Morisset records 62.0% more development activity per person compared to the Rest of NSW, significantly above the national average. New building activity comprises 76.0% standalone homes and 24.0% medium and high-density housing. With around 66 people per dwelling approval, Morisset exhibits growth area characteristics. The latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate projects Morisset will add 2,012 residents by 2041.

Construction maintains a reasonable pace with projected growth, but buyers may face increasing competition as population increases.

Morisset has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 14 projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include Trinity Point Marina & Resort Development, Cedar Mill Lake Macquarie, Life & Home Bulky Goods Centre in Morisset, and Alliance Avenue and Wyye Road Intersection Upgrade. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Morisset face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 10% of areas assessed nationally

Morisset has a diverse workforce with equal representation of white and blue collar jobs, particularly in essential services. The unemployment rate was 7.9% as of September 2024, with an estimated employment growth of 2.5%.

As of September 2025, the unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is higher than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation in Morisset is lower at 38.1% compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. The leading employment industries are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Health care & social assistance has a strong representation with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing shows lower representation at 1.0% compared to the regional average of 5.3%.

Employment opportunities locally appear limited as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 2.5%, labour force increased by 3.8%, resulting in an unemployment rise of 1.1 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw employment contract by 0.5%, labour force fall by 0.1%, and unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points. State-level data as of 25-Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate is 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Morisset's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2023 shows that income in Morisset is lower than average nationally. The median income is $41,916 and the average is $51,698. This contrasts with Rest of NSW where the median income is $52,390 and the average is $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% from July 2023 to September 2025, current estimates for Morisset would be approximately $45,630 (median) and $56,278 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household incomes in Morisset fall between the 2nd and 7th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows that 33.8% of residents earn between $400 - $799 per week. In contrast, the broader area has a higher proportion earning between $1,500 - $2,999 per week at 29.9%. With 43.0% earning under $800 per week, income constraints significantly impact local spending patterns. Housing affordability pressures are severe with only 78.8% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 3rd percentile nationally.

Morisset is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Morisset, as per the latest Census, consisted of 74.9% houses and 25.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro NSW's 89.7% houses and 10.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Morisset was at 46.5%, with the rest being mortgaged (17.4%) or rented (36.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Morisset was $1,647, lower than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,900. The median weekly rent in Morisset was $380, the same as Non-Metro NSW's figure. Nationally, Morisset's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,647 compared to Australia's average of $1,863, while rents were higher at $380 versus $375 nationally.

Morisset features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 56.9% of all households, including 16.4% couples with children, 26.5% couples without children, and 13.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 43.1%, with lone person households at 39.5% and group households comprising 3.6%. The median household size is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Rest of NSW average of 2.5.

Morisset faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 14.4%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 10.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 40.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (9.4%) and certificates (31.1%).

A substantial 22.8% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, including 7.5% in primary education, 5.6% in secondary education, and 3.0% in tertiary education.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Morisset has 42 active public transport stops, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 69 individual routes, collectively facilitating 1,962 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents located an average of 244 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 280 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 46 weekly trips per stop.

Health performance in Morisset is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Morisset faces significant health challenges, affecting both younger and older age groups. The rate of private health cover is low at approximately 47%, covering around 2,247 people, compared to 51.7% across Rest of NSW and a national average of 55.7%. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common conditions, affecting 13.1% and 12.7% of residents respectively.

Around 47.8% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 60.3% across Rest of NSW. Morisset has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 35.1%, or 1,663 people, compared to 21.9% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present challenges broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Morisset ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Morisset's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 84.3% of its population born in Australia, 90.8% being citizens, and 94.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion in Morisset, comprising 60.4% of people, compared to 54.0% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups were English (34.2%), Australian (28.8%), and Irish (8.6%).

Notably, Samoan representation was higher at 0.5%, compared to the regional average of 0.3%. Similarly, Australian Aboriginal representation was higher at 5.1% versus 4.5%, and Maltese representation was also higher at 0.5% compared to the regional average of 0.4%.

Morisset ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

The median age in Morisset is 52, which is significantly higher than Rest of NSW's average of 43 and also well above the national norm of 38. Compared to the Rest of NSW average, the 75-84 cohort is notably over-represented at 14.4% locally, while the 45-54 age group is under-represented at 7.8%. This concentration of the 75-84 cohort is well above the national figure of 6.0%. Between 2021 and present, the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 9.3% to 10.8%, while the 25 to 34 cohort increased from 10.0% to 11.4%. Conversely, the 85+ cohort has declined from 9.2% to 8.0%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Morisset, with the 85+ cohort projected to grow by 84%, adding 316 residents to reach a total of 696.