Morpeth
NSW 2321 · Maitland
1,686 (2021) → 1,760 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Maitland local government area (est. 99,787 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Morpeth is a moderate growth suburb in Maitland, NSW 2321, about 133km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $850K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 45/100, and is about 23km inland. Morpeth has an overall score of 45/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 43/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2321 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.74%), New Zealand (1.01%), Scotland (0.95%), Germany (0.42%), Netherlands (0.3%)
Top languages: German (0.24%), Greek (0.24%), Bengali (0.18%), Italian (0.18%), Samoan (0.18%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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 March 2026
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 971 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Morpeth Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1023
Nearby (within 10km)
- Hinton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1009
- St Bede's Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1030
- St Aloysius Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1064
- Tenambit Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 893
- Linuwel School LtdCombined · Independent · 3kmICSEA 1041
- Maitland High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 947
- Largs Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 991
- Maitland Grossmann High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 960
- OneSchool Global NSW - MaitlandCombined · Independent · 4.2kmICSEA 975
- Metford Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 887
- Hunter River Community SchoolCombined · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 958
- Maitland Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 4.6kmICSEA 1047
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Morpeth
Is Morpeth safe?
Morpeth has a residential safety score of 43/100, 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 3,855 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Morpeth?
In Morpeth, the median house price is $850K and the median unit price is $938K. Median weekly house rent is $680.
How far is Morpeth from Sydney CBD?
Morpeth is about 133.1 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Morpeth?
Morpeth has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1023 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Morpeth?
Morpeth has a transport score of 45/100 and 18 bus stops.