Morts Estate, NSW 2790 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Morts Estate is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2790, home to 545 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Blue Mountains local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 106 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 545
- Median age
- 46 years
- Median household income
- $1,133 /week
- Median personal income
- $575 /week
- Median family income
- $1,458 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Lithgow
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Calare
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $285 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 25%
Schools
- Zig Zag Public School
- Lithgow Public School
- Lithgow High School
- Cooerwull Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 16 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 59 bus stops
- Willes St At Sutcliffe St
- Atkinson St Before Willes St
- Atkinson St At Laidley St
- Atkinson St Opp State Mine Gully Rd
- Laidley St After Atkinson St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 7 cafés
- 21 restaurants
- 5 pubs and bars
- 43 parks and reserves
- 10 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 5 supermarkets
- 17 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 100.0% of the 309 resolvable premises in Morts Estate. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Node: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,408 across postcode 2790 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 7% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 411 violent offences, 322 theft, 190 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Morts Estate?
Morts Estate (NSW 2790) had 545 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Lithgow local government area.
What is the median rent in Morts Estate?
The median advertised rent in Morts Estate is $285/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Morts Estate?
Yes — 4 schools are listed within or near Morts Estate covering government sectors. Nearest include: Zig Zag Public School (1.5 km), Lithgow Public School (1.6 km), Lithgow High School (1.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Morts Estate?
Morts Estate is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Morts Estate?
Across postcode 2790, 1,408 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (411), theft (322), other (190). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Morts Estate?
59 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Morts Estate centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 16 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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