Morisset
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Morisset, NSW 2264.
About Morisset
Welcome to Morisset
Morisset sits on the western shore of Lake Macquarie, roughly midway between Newcastle and Sydney on the main northern rail line. It's a practical, unhurried town rather than a lakeside resort, with a compact centre, a busy railway station and bushland pressing in from most directions. For commuters willing to trade travel time for space, and for retirees drawn to the region's mix of water and forest, it has long been a sensible choice.
The suburb's population of 4,078 and median age of 53 tell you plenty about its character: this is an established, settled community rather than a fast-churning growth corridor. Surrounded by Cooranbong, Dora Creek, Eraring and the Dora Creek Estate, Morisset functions as a modest service hub for the wider western Lake Macquarie district, offering the schools, shops and station that its smaller neighbours lack.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Morisset revolves around the town centre near the station, where cafes, bakeries and takeaway options serve a steady stream of locals and commuters rather than a dining-out crowd chasing the next opening. It's an easygoing, low-key pace, with the lake and surrounding state forest offering the main after-hours drawcards. Weekends tend to be spent fishing, walking or driving the short distance into Cooranbong or further round the lake for a change of scenery.
Shopping
Morisset's shopping strip covers the everyday essentials, with a supermarket, pharmacy, banks and a handful of specialty stores clustered around the town centre. For bigger shopping trips, residents typically head to Toronto or further afield to Charlestown or Warners Bay, both established retail centres on the eastern side of Lake Macquarie.
Getting around
The standout feature for commuters is Morisset railway station, on the Main North line, which puts both Newcastle and Sydney within reach without a car change. Trains head north to Newcastle and Broadmeadow, and south through the Central Coast towards Sydney, making Morisset a genuine option for those working in either city but wanting a lower-cost, semi-rural base. The M1 Pacific Motorway is also accessible nearby, useful for those who need to drive rather than rely on rail.
Schools & families
Families have a reasonable spread of options close by. Morisset Public School and St John Vianney Primary School cover the primary years, Morisset High School takes students through to senior secondary, and Heritage College Lake Macquarie offers a K-12 alternative. Having this range of schools within the suburb itself is a point of difference from many of the smaller lakeside communities nearby.
Parks & recreation
Morisset backs onto substantial areas of bushland, including Awabakal and Morisset state forest country, giving walkers, cyclists and wildlife-watchers plenty of room to roam. The lake itself is the other big asset, with foreshore reserves and boat ramps nearby providing easy access for fishing and paddling. Eraring, just around the shoreline, adds another quiet pocket of waterside land to explore.
The property market
Morisset's median house price sits at $808,000, after growth of 18.4% recently, a sign that the suburb's affordability relative to Sydney and even parts of the Central Coast continues to draw buyers. Median rent is $620 a week, reflecting steady rather than red-hot rental demand. Current listings are dominated by houses at 64%, with land making up 17%, townhouses 14% and apartments or units just 5%, underlining that this remains a suburb built around standalone homes and blocks rather than higher-density living.
Market snapshot
Morisset property market
Median sale price
$808k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$620
per week
Gross rental yield
4.0%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$570k
Median
$808k
Premium
$1.10m
Days on market
19
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
29
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +9.1% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Morisset by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Morisset, NSW 2264.
Population
4,078
residents (2021)
Median age
53
years
Household income
$959
median, per week
Median rent
$380
per week
Median mortgage
$1,647
per month
Mortgage / income
40%
stretched (>30%)
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Morisset
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Morisset
$600k
21/17A Stockton Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.10m
184 Freemans Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$1.16m
8 Yambo Street
Sold ~July 2026
$870k
7 Goodwins Road
Sold ~July 2026
$775k
20 Moffitt Place
Sold ~July 2026
$1.45m
18 Goldenia Cl
Sold ~July 2026
$867k
64 Beauty Point Road
Sold ~July 2026
$310k
33/4 Gimberts Road
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Morisset suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Morisset?
The median house price in Morisset, NSW is $808k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 18.4%.
How much is rent in Morisset?
The median weekly rent in Morisset is around $620 per week.
Is Morisset a good place to live?
Morisset is a commercial centre and suburb of the City of Lake Macquarie local government area in the Hunter region in New South Wales, Australia. Morisset is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 4,078 and 4 schools in the area.
What is the population of Morisset?
Morisset has a population of 4,078 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 53.
What schools are in Morisset?
There are 4 schools in or near Morisset, including Heritage College Lake Macquarie, Morisset Public School and St John Vianney Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Morisset?
Properties in Morisset take around 19 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Morisset?
Entry-level properties in Morisset start around $570k, while premium homes reach $1.10m.
What suburbs are near Morisset?
Suburbs near Morisset include Cooranbong, Dora Creek, Creek, Estate Dora Creek and Eraring.
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