Morpeth vs Raworth
The verdict
Morpeth is more affordable, with a median house price of $833K versus $983K in Raworth. Raworth rates higher for transport (54 vs 45). Morpeth is closer to the coast (23.4 km vs 25.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Morpeth rates higher (43 vs 36/100 in Raworth).
Scores
MorpethRaworth
| Morpeth | Raworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 49 |
| Transport | 45 | 54 |
| Education | 48 | 44 |
| Liveability | 42 | 49 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Morpeth | Raworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,686 | 2,094 |
| Median age | 55 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,122 | $2,203 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.4% | 28.6% |
| Born in Australia | 87.6% | 89.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.9 |
Growth: Morpeth Moderate Growth · Raworth Moderate Growth
Property
| Morpeth | Raworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $833K | $983K |
| Median unit price | $935K | $653K |
| House price YoY | -4.5% | 44.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $660 | $660 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.7% | 3.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 32 | 22 |
Median price history
Safety
| Morpeth | Raworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 43 | 36 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 415 | 478 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 474 | 334 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 297 | 669 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,211 | 3,677 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Morpeth | Raworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,028 | Data not available |
Transport
| Morpeth | Raworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 45 | 54 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 18 | 22 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.1 km | 2.8 km |
Liveability
| Morpeth | Raworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 3 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 6 | 19 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 23.4 km | 25.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 133.1 km | 132.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.1 km | 3.7 km |
Population & growth
| Morpeth | Raworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,686 | 2,094 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,760 | 2,185 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,008 | 2,493 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.08% | 1.07% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Morpeth or Raworth?
Morpeth has the higher residential safety score (Morpeth 43/100 vs Raworth 36/100).
Which is more affordable, Morpeth or Raworth?
Morpeth is more affordable, with a median house price of $833K versus $983K.
Which has better public transport, Morpeth or Raworth?
Raworth has the higher transport score (Morpeth 45/100 vs Raworth 54/100).
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