For families searching for a home within reach of quality education, Morris Rd has long been the street to watch. At number 75 sits Mueller College, a large P–12 independent Christian school that has become a major local anchor for families and a driving force behind catchment demand. The College’s presence on Morris Road isn’t just a matter of geography—it’s literally the school’s front door, and properties along this stretch are routinely marketed with “close to Mueller College” as a key selling point.
That physical proximity has transformed Morris Road into more than just a suburban thoroughfare. It’s become a barometer for how a strong educational institution can lift buyer interest and reshape a street’s character. Local agents often point to Morris Road as a prime example of school-driven demand, where families prioritise convenience and community when choosing where to put down roots.
The numbers tell part of the story. With 95% owner-occupiers and an average tenure of nearly 12 years, Morris Road residents clearly value stability. More than half have called the street home for over a decade, suggesting that once families settle here, they tend to stay—perhaps through the entire span of their children’s schooling years.
Morris Rd, Rothwell Residents
NUMBER OF PROPERTIES: 5 units, 8 townhouses, 91 houses, 394 others
% OF OWNER OCCUPIERS ON STREET: 95%
AVERAGE TIME FOR OWNER OCCUPIERS: 11 years and 10 months
% OF PEOPLE 10+ YEARS: 56%
Morris Rd, Rothwell – As It Looked in 1936
SOME RECENT SALES ON MORRIS RD, ROTHWELL
| Property Address | Sale Price | Sale Date |
|---|---|---|
| 181 Morris Road, Rothwell | $855,000 | Jul 2025 |
| 122 Morris Road, Rothwell | $1,020,000 | Jul 2025 |
| 2/102 Morris Road, Rothwell | $575,000 | Jul 2025 |
SOME TYPICAL PROPERTY SALES ON MORRIS RD FROM YESTERYEAR
| Property Address | Sale Price | Sale Date |
|---|---|---|
| 43 Morris Road, Rothwell | $220,000 | Nov 1991 |
| 56 Morris Road, Rothwell | $30,000 | Aug 1992 |
| 60 Morris Road, Rothwell | $36,000 | Nov 1992 |
SUBURB PROFILE
The median price of a 3 Bedroom House in Rothwell in 2025 was $770,000
The median price of a 3 Bedroom House in Rothwell in 2021 was $428,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 3 BEDROOM HOUSE IN ROTHWELL SINCE 2021: $342,000
The median price of a 4 Bedroom House in Rothwell in 2025 was $840,000
The median price of a 4 Bedroom House in Rothwell in 2021 was $496,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 4 BEDROOM HOUSE IN ROTHWELL SINCE 2021: $344,000
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Published 27-November-2025
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