Morpeth Postcode
New South Wales
Located in New South Wales, Morpeth is a locality approximately 133 kilometres from Sydney. The postcode for Morpeth is 2321, and residents use the 02 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Morpeth has a population of 1,686 (749 males, 939 females). The median age is 55 years.
The median weekly household income in Morpeth is $1,122, with a median personal income of $634 per week.
The median weekly rent is $370 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,788.
In terms of birthplace, 97% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are New Zealand (17), Scotland (16), and Germany (7).
94.2% of residents speak only English at home, while 1.6% speak another language.
The employment rate in Morpeth shows 616 people employed (338 full-time, 228 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 4.3%.
The most common occupations are professionals (145), technicians & trades (53), and managers (50).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Morpeth has an IRSAD score of 984 placing it in decile 5 (average). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Morpeth covers an area of 4.4 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 380 persons per km².
Statistically, Morpeth sits within the Port Stephens area, part of the broader Hunter Valley exc Newcastle region. It falls under the Port Stephens local government area.
The federal electorate for Morpeth is Paterson (Provincial).
Morpeth Details
| Postcode | 2321 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 1,686 |
| Median Age | 55 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,122/week |
| Median Personal Income | $634/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $370 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,788 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 4.4 km² |
| Population Density | 380/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 749 |
| Completed Year 12 | 37.5% |
| Australian Citizens | 94.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 68 (4.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -32.7261 |
| Longitude | 151.6317 |
| Distance from Sydney | 133 km |
| Region (SA4) | Hunter Valley exc Newcastle |
| Area (SA3) | Port Stephens |
| Local Government | Port Stephens |
| Federal Electorate | Paterson |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 253 (15.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 120 (7.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 288 (17.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 376 (22.3%) |
| 65+ years | 637 (37.8%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 191 (11.3%) |
| Arthritis | 117 (6.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 71 (4.2%) |
| Asthma | 69 (4.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 61 (3.6%) |
| Diabetes | 60 (3.6%) |
| Cancer | 41 (2.4%) |
| Dementia | 10 (0.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 29 (3.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 350 (46.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 251 (33.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 118 (15.8%) |