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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 low crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 27% 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
66
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
32.28(-13%)
Public order
10.37(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.69(-14%)
Other theft
5.35(-19%)
Other crime
3.35(+35%)
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

Median price£150,000
Price per sq ft£181
Sales (last 12 months)75
Typical range (middle 50%)£135K – £223K

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £181 per square foot) in Morton area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,500 up to £380,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Morton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£270,000£213
Semi-Detached40£156,050£190
Terraced22£139,975£177
Flats3£136,000£166

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Morton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Morton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£140,000£42,500£115,000£101,875
2017£205,000£55,000£115,000£103,500
2018£185,625£51,500£115,000£102,750
2019£217,995£50,000£119,500£95,000
2020£209,995£90,000£130,000£101,000
2021£280,125£68,750£135,000£107,250
2022£270,000£82,500£158,000£113,250
2023£178,500£60,000£145,000£115,000
2024£266,000£51,500£145,000£125,000
2025£248,250£103,000£150,050£125,000
2026£315,000£101,250£185,000£155,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Morton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Morton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£156£82£130£137
2017£146£98£141£130
2018£190£91£136£134
2019£189£99£130£132
2020£181£101£147£128
2021£187£111£155£136
2022£201£118£170£142
2023£182£98£157£146
2024£227£104£175£153
2025£225£142£177£157
2026£209£136£195£181
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Morton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.