Morpeth

NSW 2321 • Rest of NSW

1,686
Population (2021)
$32,968
Median Income
4.44 km²
Area
2m
Elevation

About Morpeth

Morpeth is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in New South Wales, located within the Maitland (City) area. With a population of 1,686 and a median income of $32,968, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 4.44 km² at an elevation of 2m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Rest of NSW.

The suburb features local amenities, community facilities, and a friendly neighbourhood atmosphere. Residents appreciate the balance of convenience and comfort that Morpeth provides. The area continues to develop while maintaining its welcoming community spirit.

Morpeth falls under postcode 2321 and is governed by Maitland Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Maitland electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2321
Urban Area
Maitland
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.73°, 151.63°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
4.44 km²
Elevation
2m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 4 heritage-listed places in or near Morpeth, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Main Road 102 Morpeth • SHR #01476
Hinton-Morpeth Road Hinton • SHR #01470
17 Tank Street, Morpeth • SHR #01979

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$370
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,788
Avg Household Size
2.1 people
Median Age
55 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,403
Census 2021
1,686
20.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$31,772
Income 2021
$32,968
3.8% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,477
Born Overseas 135

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 63
  • 2. New Zealand 17
  • 3. Scotland 16
  • 4. Germany 7
  • 5. Netherlands 5
  • 6. Greece 4
  • 7. Malaysia 4
  • 8. Wales 4
  • 9. Bangladesh 3
  • 10. China 3
  • 11. South Africa 3

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 817
Australian 690
Scottish 261
Irish 237
German 92
Australian Aboriginal 77
Welsh 22
Italian 21
Polish 17
Chinese 13

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,288
Both parents born in Australia
171
Both parents born overseas
157
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
62.8%
No Religion
31.2%
Islam
0.4%
Judaism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
71 (4.2%)
5-14 years
182 (10.8%)
15-19 years
64 (3.8%)
20-24 years
56 (3.3%)
25-34 years
135 (8.0%)
35-44 years
153 (9.1%)
45-54 years
174 (10.3%)
55-64 years
202 (12.0%)
65-74 years
304 (18.0%)
75-84 years
258 (15.3%)
85+ years
75 (4.4%)

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