Morton NSW

Postcode 2538 · Shoalhaven LGA

Morton is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Shoalhaven local government area (postcode 2538). With a population of 225, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 45. Households earn a median income of $80K per year, with an average household size of 2.9 people. The most common occupations are managers, community & personal service, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Morton is $1.8 million, having surged 45.8% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $530. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 1.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,453.

Public transport access includes 14 bus stops. The crime rate in the Shoalhaven LGA is below average at 3,609 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Morton offers a gross rental yield of 1.6%, rated as low yield. Property prices are near the state median ($1.8M/$1.5M). The price-to-income ratio of 21.8x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +45.8% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield1.6% Low Yield
Price vs State$1.8M/$1.5M Near Median
Affordability21.8x Stretched
Price Momentum+45.8% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage8/10
Education6/10
Economic9/10
Disadvantage6/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$1.8M
45.8% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$480
POPULATION
225
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age45
Household Size2.9
HH Income /wk$1,542
Personal Income /wk$543
Mortgage /mth$1,453
CRIME (Shoalhaven LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,609
Total Incidents3,999
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops14
Data: 2025