NSW · 2321

Morpeth

Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Morpeth, NSW 2321.

Morpeth, NSW 2321

About Morpeth

Welcome to Morpeth

Morpeth is a suburb of the city of Maitland in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. It is on the southern banks of the Hunter River at the border between the City of Maitland and Port Stephens Council LGAs. The major population centre, where almost all residents of the suburb reside, is the historical town of Morpeth which takes its name from Morpeth, Northumberland, near Newcastle upon Tyne, in England.

Market snapshot

Morpeth property market

Median price ranks #1,843 of 3,797 suburbs · pricier than 51%
Bedrooms

Median sale price

$869k

House · 3 bed

Median rent

$650

per week

Gross rental yield

3.9%

annual rent ÷ sale price

Typical price range

Entry

$660k

Median

$869k

Premium

$1.34m

Days on market

16

Auction clearance

0%

Sold this year

30

Median sold price trend · House 3 bed

Compound growth +2.6% / yr over 4 yrs

Median price by bedrooms · House

Property types on market

Share of current listings in Morpeth by dwelling type.

House80%
Apartment / Unit10%
Land10%

Who lives here

Demographics

ABS Census 2021 figures for Morpeth, NSW 2321.

Population

1,686

residents (2021)

Median age

55

years

Household income

$1,122

median, per week

Median rent

$370

per week

Median mortgage

$1,788

per month

Mortgage / income

37%

stretched (>30%)

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.

Education

Schools in Morpeth

Government school catchment

Morpeth Public School

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Recent results

Recently sold in Morpeth

$885k

105 Princess Street

house3 bd · 1 ba · 1 car

Sold ~July 2026

$1m

13 James Street

house4 bd · 2 ba · 1 car

Sold ~July 2026

$680k

2/20 Canterbury Drive

apartment3 bd · 1 ba · 1 car

Sold ~July 2026

$1.15m

35 Edward Street

house4 bd · 2 ba · 4 car

Sold ~June 2026

Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.

Explore the area

Properties & amenities in Morpeth

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Compare the area

Price map around Morpeth

Every listing for sale near Morpeth, coloured by price — so you can see how it stacks up against the streets and suburbs next door.

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Common questions

Morpeth suburb FAQ

What is the median property price in Morpeth?

The median house price in Morpeth, NSW is $869k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 11.7%.

How much is rent in Morpeth?

The median weekly rent in Morpeth is around $650 per week.

Is Morpeth a good place to live?

Morpeth is a suburb of the city of Maitland in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. Morpeth is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 1,686 and 1 school in the area.

What is the population of Morpeth?

Morpeth has a population of 1,686 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 55.

What schools are in Morpeth?

There is 1 school in or near Morpeth, including Morpeth Public School.

How long do homes take to sell in Morpeth?

Properties in Morpeth take around 16 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.

How much do you need to buy in Morpeth?

Entry-level properties in Morpeth start around $660k, while premium homes reach $1.34m.

What suburbs are near Morpeth?

Suburbs near Morpeth include Raworth, Hinton, Tenambit, Wallalong and Chisholm.