Morisset
NSW 2264 · Lake Macquarie
4,078 (2021) → 4,749 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Lake Macquarie local government area (est. 222,310 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Morisset is a high growth suburb in Lake Macquarie, NSW 2264, about 88km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $901K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 85/100, and is about 13km inland. Morisset has an overall score of 58/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 25/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (4.59%), New Zealand (1.96%), Scotland (0.51%), India (0.49%), Netherlands (0.49%)
Top languages: Samoan (0.42%), Bengali (0.29%), Spanish (0.29%), Afrikaans (0.25%), Tamil (0.25%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 961 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Heritage College Lake MacquarieCombined · IndependentICSEA 1012
- St John Vianney's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 974
- Morisset High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 926
- Morisset Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 918
Nearby (within 10km)
- Bonnells Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 935
- Dora Creek Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 946
- Brightwaters Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 4.9kmICSEA 985
- Mannering Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.9kmICSEA 933
- Cooranbong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.2kmICSEA 960
- Wyee Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.4kmICSEA 948
- Avondale SchoolCombined · Independent · 6.5kmICSEA 1047
- Gwandalan Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.7kmICSEA 952
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Morisset
Is Morisset safe?
Morisset has a residential safety score of 25/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 18,735 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Morisset?
In Morisset, the median house price is $901K and the median unit price is $678K. Median weekly house rent is $650.
How far is Morisset from Sydney CBD?
Morisset is about 88.1 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Morisset?
Morisset has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 958 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Morisset?
Morisset has a transport score of 85/100, including 1 train station and 28 bus stops.