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About

Morton ward encompasses a primarily residential area within the western part of the Cumberland local government area. The suburb of Mortlake forms its core, featuring a mix of housing styles from older cottages to newer developments. The ward is bordered by the Parramatta River to the north, providing a distinct waterfront character along its edge. Local parks and sporting fields offer green space for recreation within the community.

A notable landmark is the historic Mortlake Pumping Station, a heritage-listed complex on the riverbank. The area is served by several local schools and a modest commercial strip along Tennyson Road catering to daily needs. Industrial pockets are present, particularly near the river and along major roads like James Ruse Drive, contributing to the local economy. Public transport includes bus routes connecting to nearby centres like Parramatta.

Area overview

On average Morton has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Morton is £35,186 per year. There are 2 schools in Morton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Morton is home to around 5,979 people, with a population density of about 3,983.7 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
27%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Morton Population
5,979
Population density
3,983.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.95(-11%)
Public order
8.86(-12%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.53(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.18(-78%)
Other theft
4.18(-37%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,669
94.86%
Other White
143
2.39%
Other Asian
28
0.47%
Irish
22
0.37%
Other
17
0.28%
Total population: 5,976

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,410
28.35%
Level 4 qualifications or above
840
16.89%
Level 3 (A level)
783
15.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
753
15.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
609
12.24%
Total 16+ residents: 4,974

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,026
34.22%
Owns with a mortgage
752
25.08%
Other social rented
638
21.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
332
11.07%
Social rents from council
160
5.34%
Total households: 2,998

Property prices in Morton

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £138,975 in Morton area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £380,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Morton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Morton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£254,500
Flats2£61,000
Semi-Detached31£150,000
Terraced23£125,000

10 years median price trend in Morton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Morton.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.