Morisset
Morisset is the major commercial and retail centre of southern Lake Macquarie, complimented by a large industrial park, housing distribution, and manufacturing industries. Nestled between the Watagan Ranges and the lake, its natural setting fosters unique opportunities for business investment, employment, and lifestyle pursuits.
Central business district:
118 businesses and 17,493m² leasable floor area
QuickStats
| Total persons Morisset, Cooranbong and surrounding areas (postcode 2264 and 2265) |
|
17,598 |
| Total persons Morisset suburb (excluding overseas visitors) |
|
3,108 |
| Primary age group |
65 years and over |
34.8% |
Total labour force
(includes employed and unemployed persons) |
|
823 |
Occupation – top three
(employed persons aged 15 years and over) |
Technicians and Trades |
17.8% |
| Professionals |
16.5% |
| Labourers |
13.2% |
Industry of employment – top three
(employed persons aged 15 years and over) |
Residential Care Services |
5.1% |
| Hospitals |
4.9% |
| Grain Mill and Cereal Product Manufacturing |
4.3% |
| Income (population aged 15 years and over) |
Median individual income ($/weekly) |
325 |
| Median household income ($/weekly) |
572 |
| Family characteristics - top two |
Couple families without children |
54.5% |
| Couple families with children |
26.7% |
| Dwelling characteristics – occupied private dwelling |
Median rent ($/weekly) |
155 |
| Average household size |
2.1 |
| Tenure type – occupied private dwelling – top three |
Fully owned |
48.3% |
| Rented (includes rent-free) |
20.0% |
| Being purchased |
17.5% |
Source: ABS Census Data March 2010
Morisset Commercial Centre
Morisset’s retail floor space has doubled in two years with the completion of the Woolworths and Coles Supermarkets. Designated as an emerging regional centre, Morisset will grow significantly to provide a diverse range of Health, Government, and Professional Services as population projections indicate a doubling of population over the next 25 years. Conveniently located on the main north rail link, Morisset is only 60 minutes by Freeway to Sydney’s northern suburbs.
| Total number of businesses |
118 |
| Business mix – top three |
Goods Related Service Industries |
45 |
| Knowledge Based Service Industries |
38 |
| Person Based Service Industries |
19 |
| Leasable Floor Area (m²) |
17,493 |
Source: Lake Macquarie City Council Commercial Centre Study 2009
Morisset and Surrounding Areas Industrial Land
Morisset
| Zoning |
4(2) & 4(3) |
| Total stock (ha) |
79.5 |
| Occupied land (ha) |
47.2 |
| Vacant land (ha) |
32.3 |
| Vacant premises (m²) |
7,064 |
| Top three industry sectors |
Wholesale, retail and trade |
62% |
| Manufacturing |
16% |
| Construction |
10% |
Source: Lake Macquarie City Council Industrial Land Study 2007
Cooranbong
| Zoning |
4(2) |
| Total stock (ha) |
2.94 |
| Occupied land (ha) |
2.94 |
| Vacant land (ha) |
0 |
| Vacant premises (m²) |
0 |
| Top three industry sectors |
Wholesale, retail and trade |
54% |
| Manufacturing |
23% |
| Construction |
9% |
Source: Lake Macquarie City Council Industrial Land Study 2007
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