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Living in Morisset - Cooranbong

For Morisset - Cooranbong, median personal income was A$610 per week in August 2021. The city covered 340.7 km² in 2016. Morisset - Cooranbong, a city in Australia, had a population of 12,385 in August 2021.

Which Australia-wide rules apply when you move to Morisset - Cooranbong?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in AustraliaNational rates and thresholds that apply in Morisset - Cooranbong.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median rent was A$270 per week, and median monthly mortgage repayment was A$1,462 in August 2021.

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Morisset - Cooranbong yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings5,778 dwellings31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics3Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings5,149 dwellings31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics3Official
Median Weekly Rent Aud270 AUD/week10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia3Official

Work and income

Median household income was A$1,088 per week in August 2021.

What is the unemployment rate in Morisset - Cooranbong?

The unemployment rate is 6.5 % (August 2021). Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics1

Unemployment across cities in AustraliaUnemployment in Morisset - Cooranbong is 6.5%. Of 100 cities with data, 29 have unemployment of 4 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Australia per band4 cities: 1% to under 2%41–29 cities: 2% to under 3%92–323 cities: 3% to under 4%233–429 cities: 4% to under 5%294–518 cities: 5% to under 6%185–69 cities: 6% to under 7%96–7Morisset - Cooranbong 6.5%3 cities: 7% to under 8%37–82 cities: 8% to under 9%28–91 city: 9% to under 10%19–102 cities: 13% to under 14%213–14

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Employment Full Time Count2,632 people31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics3Official
Employment rate44.7 %31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics3Official
Median Household Income Aud Week1,088 AUD/week10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia3Official
Median Personal Income Aud Week610 AUD/week10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia3Official
Median gross salary (regional)1,384 EUR/month31 Dec 2021www.abs.gov.au6Official
Unemployment rate6.5 %country median 4.4%31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics1Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Morisset - Cooranbong. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Workforce Australia — Public employment service

Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Morisset - Cooranbong. Sources checked through 11 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Language Other Than English At Home Share Percent4.88 %10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia3Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Morisset - Cooranbong. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) — State Language Course

Australian Government Department of Home Affairs

For eligible migrants, humanitarian entrants.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridfree
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Humanitarian Settlement Program (HSP) — Newcomer Adaptation

Australian Government Department of Home Affairs

For humanitarian entrants.

In Person, Hybridfree
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Morisset - Cooranbong.

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Morisset - Cooranbong?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 5 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 5.01 µg/m³ · data.airquality.nsw.gov.au2
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Morisset - Cooranbong annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5255.0PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in AustraliaAnnual PM2.5 in Morisset - Cooranbong is 5.0 µg/m³. Of 25 cities with data, 7 have annual PM2.5 of 5 to under 6 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in Australia per band4 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³44–57 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³75–6Morisset - Cooranbong 5.06 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³66–74 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³47–82 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³28–92 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³29–10

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean5.01 µg/m³31 Dec 2024data.airquality.nsw.gov.au2Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context

Cities of a similar size in Australia

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Australia cities
Newcastle - Maitland12,272 residentsNelson Bay12,563 residentsEchuca - Moama12,756 residentsEsperance12,003 residentsColac11,352 residentsPort Augusta13,515 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Morisset - Cooranbong?

The published population was 12,385 people in August 2021. Source: 2021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia3

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Morisset - Cooranbong residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport70.8%Foreign residents29.2%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area340.7 km²1 Jul 2016Official ASGS2016 SUA area from ABS ArcGIS attributes, area_albers_sqkm. Exact queue geography; not GCCSA or LGA.4Official
Foreign-resident share17.8 %31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics1Official
Foreign residents3,621 people10 Aug 2021Official 2021 Census GCP G01 Birthplace_Elsewhere_P: persons born outside Australia, at exact associated 2021 SUA grain. This is foreign-born, not foreign nationality.3Official
Population density81.56 people/km²30 Jun 2021Reproducible exact-ASGS2016-SUA density: ABS ERP at 30 June 2021 divided by ABS ASGS2016 SUA area. Existing local population baseline is only a recovered cross-check; no GCCSA/LGA observation.5Official
Population Female6,163 people31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics3Official
Population Male6,226 people31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics3Official
Population12,385 people10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia3Official
Population over time25 published observations, 2001–2025
Population in Morisset - Cooranbong by year, residents12,05112,40512,75913,11320012005201120152021202512,124residents

Population fell 5.5% between 2001 and 2025, from 12,829 to 12,124.

International community in Morisset - Cooranbong

Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.

Country of birth

Persons usually resident in the ABS Significant Urban Area; 2021 Census G01 total persons denominator · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Total persons12,385100.0%
Australia10,17782.2%
Elsewhere (excludes country of birth not stated)1,30610.5%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source3

Country of birth

Persons usually resident in the ABS Significant Urban Area; 2021 Census G09 PERSONS total across age groups and sex · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Total12,385100.0%
Australia10,17782.2%
Country of birth not stated9077.3%
England2732.2%
New Zealand1381.1%
Born elsewhere(d)1221.0%
Philippines860.7%
India690.6%
Scotland550.4%
China (excludes SARs and Taiwan)(c)520.4%
Germany380.3%
Show 32 more groups
Published groupPeopleShare
Netherlands360.3%
Italy350.3%
Thailand340.3%
Vietnam260.2%
South Africa250.2%
Nepal230.2%
United States of America210.2%
Wales200.2%
Malaysia190.2%
Poland180.1%
Hong Kong (SAR of China)(c)160.1%
Ireland150.1%
Indonesia140.1%
Greece130.1%
Pakistan130.1%
Fiji120.1%
Lebanon120.1%
Croatia110.1%
France110.1%
Sri Lanka110.1%
Cambodia80.1%
Chile80.1%
Papua New Guinea80.1%
Singapore80.1%
Canada70.1%
Malta70.1%
Samoa70.1%
Iran60.0%
Bangladesh50.0%
Egypt40.0%
Japan40.0%
Korea, Republic of (South)30.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source3

Citizenship

Persons usually resident in the ABS Significant Urban Area; 2021 Census G01 total persons denominator · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Total persons12,385100.0%
Australian citizen10,93988.3%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source3

Is Morisset - Cooranbong a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker42%strong on work, weak on safety · range 32–52%
Skilled employee52%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 44–60%
Student44%strong on education, weak on safety · range 36–52%
Family49%strong on family, weak on safety · range 40–58%
Retirement54%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 41–67%
Foreign residents3,621 people10 Aug 2021Official source · Official 2021 Census GCP G01 Birthplace_Elsewhere_P: persons born outside Australia, at exact associated 2021 SUA grain. This is foreign-born, not foreign nationality.
Population12,385 people10 Aug 2021Official source · 2021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia
Dwellings5,778 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Australian Bureau of Statistics
Employment rate44.7 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Australian Bureau of Statistics
Median gross salary (regional)1,384 EUR/month31 Dec 2021Official source · www.abs.gov.au
Unemployment rate6.5 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Australian Bureau of Statistics
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents born abroad10.55 %10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia3Official
Households5,149 households31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics3Official
Labour force participation rate47.8 %31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics3Official
Median age46 years10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia3Official
Median Monthly Mortgage Repayment Aud1,462 AUD/month10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia3Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Morisset - Cooranbong when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Morisset - Cooranbong?

The published population was 12,385 people in August 2021. Source: 2021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia.

Is the air quality good in Morisset - Cooranbong?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 5 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: data.airquality.nsw.gov.au.

What is the unemployment rate in Morisset - Cooranbong?

The unemployment rate is 6.5 % (August 2021). Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics.

What is the typical salary around Morisset - Cooranbong?

The median gross salary is 1,384 EUR/month. Source: www.abs.gov.au.

How many foreign residents live in Morisset - Cooranbong?

3,621 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Official 2021 Census GCP G01 Birthplace_Elsewhere_P: persons born outside Australia, at exact associated 2021 SUA grain. This is foreign-born, not foreign nationality..

Is Morisset - Cooranbong a good place to live?

Morisset - Cooranbong may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

How many people born in Australia live in Morisset - Cooranbong?

The official country of birth distribution records 10,177 people (82.2%) in the source-defined population for 2021 Census. This is a country of birth measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Morisset - Cooranbong, Australia: rent, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/au/morisset-cooranbong/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Morisset - Cooranbong, Australia: rent, jobs},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-12},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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Sources

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  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics abs.gov.au · checked 2026-08-03
  2. data.airquality.nsw.gov.au data.airquality.nsw.gov.au · checked 2026-08-26
  3. Official 2021 Census GCP G01 Birthplace_Elsewhere_P: persons born outside Australia, at exact associated 2021 SUA grain. This is foreign-born, not foreign nationality. abs.gov.au · checked 2021-08-10
  4. Official ASGS2016 SUA area from ABS ArcGIS attributes, area_albers_sqkm. Exact queue geography; not GCCSA or LGA. geo.abs.gov.au · checked 2016-07-01
  5. Reproducible exact-ASGS2016-SUA density: ABS ERP at 30 June 2021 divided by ABS ASGS2016 SUA area. Existing local population baseline is only a recovered cross-check; no GCCSA/LGA observation. abs.gov.au · checked 2021-06-30
  6. www.abs.gov.au abs.gov.au · checked 2026-08-27

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