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Rest of NSW / Queanbeyan
$768
Median rent / wk
Period ending Mar 2026
+3.6%
Rent growth / yr
Period ending Mar 2026
1,582
People
17 Jul 2026
+1.7%
Growth since 2021
Census
6
For sale now
indexed listings
Data sourcesABSDFFH Rental ReportACARARefreshed July 2026
ABS QuickStats SAL13717How we calculate this
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Suburb (SAL) analysis
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1,582
People
est. as @ 17 Jul 2026
2021 Census | 1,556 people
144.81 km²
Land area
10.9 /km²
Density
0.5%
Unemployment
10 /yr
Resi approvals
The suburb of Sutton (NSW) is situated 15 kilometers northeast from the Canberra CBD. As of May 2026, the population is estimated at approximately 1,582 residents, a figure derived from annual SA2-level Estimated Resident Population counts and quarterly national address updates. This current figure reflects minimal growth since the 2021 Census, when the population was recorded at 1,556 people. Demographic projections suggest strong future growth, and the local population contains a notable proportion of residents aged 15 to 24. The community is characterized by family households and couples without children, presenting an exceptionally well-educated, affluent profile with median incomes among the highest in the nation. Property dynamics feature high rates of outright home ownership, though transaction volumes are low relative to the population size. Local economic conditions are highly favorable, supported by very low unemployment and a highly skilled workforce. While historical population growth has been limited, a significant expansion of major infrastructure projects is scheduled for the area, which is expected to influence future local performance. Major planned initiatives, including the Throsby School, the Throsby District Playing Fields, the Harrison Group Centre (Town Centre), and the Harrison Local Centre Expansion (Harrison 5 Precinct), represent substantial investments that will support the community as it expands.
Estimated residents are up from 1,556 at the 2021 Census — a change of 26 people, or 1.7%.
Districts View
Data to 17 Jul 2026Forecast demand
Official forecasts point to an additional 436 residents by 2041 — growth of 27.6% on the current estimated population.
Infrastructure pipeline
8 major projects are tracked in and around Sutton, and infrastructure activity ranks in the 88th percentile nationally.
Employment outlook
Industry-weighted employment growth of 6.1% is forecast over the next five years based on the local industry mix.
Limited public transport access
Sutton ranks in the 27th percentile nationally for transport & access (score 2.7/10).
Car-dependent locations can appeal to a narrower tenant pool and are more exposed to fuel and commuting costs.
Districts' reading of national rankings, Census change and the tracked project pipeline for Sutton. Each line cites its evidence; this is interpretation, not advice. The Investment Report PDF is the long form of this thesis.
Sales activity
Data to 17 Jul 2026No market glance has been ingested for this suburb yet. Recorded sales below come from Districts property records where indexed.
Residential supply
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Residential development activity is lower than average in Sutton according to Districts' national comparison of local real estate markets
Detail
According to Districts analysis of localized ABS building approvals, development activity in Sutton averages about 10 home approvals annually, resulting in a total of 53 residential projects authorized over the previous 5 financial years. For the current FY-26 period, 4 development approvals have been logged. While the local population has contracted, building volumes have been relative and appropriate, presenting opportunities for prospective purchasers, with new residential projects averaging a construction cost of $655,000, indicating that builders are targeting the higher-end, premium market. Furthermore, commercial building approvals total $109,000 for this financial year, pointing to an environment dominated by residential projects.
Recent construction approvals consist of 92.0% single-family detached homes and 8.0% medium to high-density options, maintaining the low-density character of the locality and highlighting single-family houses that appeal to buyers wanting space. Sutton averages about 85 individuals for every new housing approval, which is characteristic of a low-density area.
Looking ahead, the population of Sutton is projected to expand by 436 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from Districts. Current building volumes are aligned with these growth forecasts, though purchasing conditions may become more competitive as the local population increases.
Districts' assessment of the Yass Valley and Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional LGA registers has identified 18 substantial development applications lodged in Sutton over the past 5 years (14 in the last 12 months). Minor and ancillary works — single dwellings, outbuildings, signage and smaller residential developments — are excluded. Of these, 3 were approved while 7 are under assessment. The most common application types are retail, industrial and mixed use.
18 applications in the profile extract.
Recent Development Approvals by Type
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Sutton (NSW) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Latest FY Approvals | 5 | 185,138 | 1,368 |
| Current FY-to-Date Approvals | 4 | 184,871 | 1,212 |
| –Detached House Approvals | 12/90.4% | 89,436/61.9% | 913/75.7% |
| –Attached/Other Approvals | 1/9.6% | 55,043/38.1% | 293/24.3% |
| Average Annual Approvals | 10 | 188,882 | 1,490 |
| Total 5-Year Approvals | 53 | 944,410 | 7,450 |
| Approvals per 1,000 People (2yr) | 11.8 | 6.5 | 5.7 |
| Approvals per 1,000 People (5yr) | 6.8 | 7.2 | 6.2 |
| Pop Growth per Approval (2yr) | 0.4 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Pop Growth per Approval (5yr) | 0 | 2.1 | 1.6 |
| Persons per Approval | 85 | 158 | 178 |
| Residential Value per Unit | 655 | 342 | 375 |
| Commercial Development Value | 109 | 105,080,908 | 678,815 |
| Development Drivers Ranking | 37 | 100 | 84 |
Project pipeline
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Sutton has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally
Detail
Local infrastructure projects, planning changes, and development works represent key drivers of regional property performance. There are 93 projects identified that are expected to influence the local area. Principal projects include Throsby School, Throsby District Playing Fields, Harrison Group Centre (Town Centre), and Harrison Local Centre Expansion (Harrison 5 Precinct), with key details provided in the following project list.
Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal
PlanningProposed mixed-use Group Centre development at Harrison, part of the broader Gungahlin district expansion plan. The town centre will feature retail, commercial, and residential components including neighbourhood shops, cafes, service businesses, and community amenities to serve Harrison residents and the broader Gungahlin region.
Precincts & Urban Renewal
PlanningProposed mixed-use local centre expansion within the Harrison 5 Precinct as identified in the Gungahlin District Strategy. The precinct envisions ground-floor retail and commercial uses, up to approximately 150 apartments, and a new community facility adjacent to the existing Harrison local shops on Katherine Avenue and Moonlight Avenue. The project is subject to ACT Suburban Land Agency land release before a private developer can be engaged and a development application lodged.
Source 1 for Harrison Local Centre Expansion (Harrison 5 Precinct) (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Harrison Local Centre Expansion (Harrison 5 Precinct) (opens in new tab)
Residential Development
ConstructionLarge greenfield residential release delivering over 850 dwellings, new local parks, and community facilities. The Moncrieff East Estate development plan aims for approximately 1250 dwellings, public open space, and includes master planning and detailed design for a subdivision in the eastern part of Moncrieff. Civil works contracts have been awarded to Group 1 and Canberra Contractors.
Source 1 for Moncrieff East Residential Estate (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Moncrieff East Residential Estate (opens in new tab)
Residential Development
CompletedThird stage development phase 3A of Harrison residential subdivision with associated civil works and landscaping.
Education & Training
CompletedThrosby School is a new ACT public preschool to year 6 campus that opened for the 2022 school year. It is the ACT's 90th public school and operates as an all-electric, low-emissions facility with specialist spaces for STEAM learning, music and arts, a double gym and community rooms.
Source 1 for Throsby School (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Throsby School (opens in new tab)
8 projects tracked around Sutton (NSW), in the source's significance order. Stages and reference links are as published by the source.
On the market now
Data to 17 Jul 2026$2,950,000–$3,050,000
Rural Property · 7 bed · 169,968m² land
Listed 11 Mar 2026
$1,600,000
Land For Sale · 0 bed · 200,000m² land
Listed 27 Jan 2026
$3,500,000
Rural Property For Sale · 4 bed
Listed 25 June 2026
$3,350,000–$3,650,000
House For Sale · 5 bed · 25,000m² land
Listed 15 July 2026
Price not recorded
House For Sale · 3 bed · 81,746m² land
Listed 24 July 2026
$1,000,000–$1,070,000
Land · 0 bed · 5,020m² land
Listed 20 Aug 2026
From indexed listing events. Districts records what the listing publishes — asks and attributes are the agent's, not a valuation.
Properties
Data to 17 Jul 2026| Address | Price | Sold | Type | Beds | Baths | Cars | Land | $/m² land |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 cartwright ave, sutton, NSW, 2620 | — | 2 Apr 2026 | House | 9 | 5 | 9 | 75,272m² | — |
Source: Districts property records · 1 in 2026 · 64 recorded sales in total
Other indexed properties in Sutton with no sale record in Districts yet.
Nearby
Data to 17 Jul 2026| Suburb | Distance | People | Median | Growth | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton | — | 1,582 | — | — | — |
| Throsby | 6.8 km | 3,632 | — | — | — |
| Harrison | 7.6 km | 8,073 | — | — | — |
| Forde | 8.3 km | 4,401 | — | — | — |
| Franklin (ACT) | 8.6 km | 7,457 | — | — | — |
| Bonner | 9.0 km | 7,358 | — | — | — |
| Gungahlin | 9.0 km | 10,110 | — | — | — |
| Watson | 9.5 km | 7,399 | — | — | — |
| Amaroo (ACT) | 9.8 km | 5,967 | — | — | — |
| Jacka | 10.0 km | 1,707 | — | — | — |
| Hackett | 10.3 km | 3,315 | — | — | — |
| Wamboin | 10.7 km | 1,818 | — | — | — |
| Palmerston (ACT) | 10.7 km | 5,491 | — | — | — |
| Downer | 11.1 km | 4,515 | — | — | — |
| Moncrieff | 11.2 km | 6,025 | — | — | — |
| Ngunnawal | 11.5 km | 11,182 | — | — | — |
| Dickson | 12.0 km | 4,380 | — | — | — |
Market columns show — where a nearby suburb has not been ingested yet.
Well-educated local population
Very low unemployment
Median incomes among the highest nationally
Strong outright home ownership
Notable proportion 15 to 24yo
High population growth forecasts
Top quartile expectations for future population growth
One of the lowest unemployment rates in the country
Population Growth
2.9
Density
1.8
Development Activity
3.7
Employment Drivers
9.2
Infrastructure Drivers
8.8
Education
9.0
Amenities
5.3
Transport & Access
Demographics
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
An assessment of population growth drivers in Sutton reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends
Detail
In the suburb of Sutton (NSW), the population is estimated at approximately 1,582 as of May 2026, which is based on Districts evaluations of ABS regional data and post-Census address verification. This represents an addition of 26 individuals (1.7%) relative to the 2021 Census cohort of 1,556 people. This updated count of 1,582 was calculated by Districts using the June 2025 ABS Estimated Resident Population release alongside 15 validated new addresses added since the census. The population density is 10.9 persons per square kilometer, which indicates a low-density environment with substantial space per inhabitant. The 1.7% expansion rate of the suburb of Sutton (NSW) is within 2.8 percentage points of the wider SA4 region (4.5%), showing competitive expansion dynamics. In recent times, interstate migration was the primary driver, accounting for roughly 39.0% of population increases, though natural growth and overseas arrivals also contributed positively.
Employment
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Districts analysis of employment trends sees Sutton performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia
Detail
Sutton has an educated labor force with a strong concentration of workers in essential service industries, and an unemployment rate of only 0.5%, according to compiled regional statistics. As of March 2026, there are 940 employed residents, and the unemployment rate is 3.6% below the 4.1% rate recorded across Regional NSW. Labor force participation stands at 70.2%, which is significantly higher than the Regional NSW rate of 60.6%. Census records indicate that 15.4% of working residents performed their jobs from home, though this figure should be interpreted in the context of pandemic restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are public administration & safety, construction, and professional & technical services. Public administration & safety is highly concentrated in the area, with its employment share reaching times the regional average. In contrast, health care & social assistance accounts for only of the workforce compared to the regional benchmark of . A comparison of the local jobs held versus the size of the resident workforce suggests that local employment opportunities are limited.
Income
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive Districts income analysis
Detail
According to compiled postcode-level data from the ATO for the 2023 financial year, Sutton taxpayers recorded a median income of $64,805 and an average income of $79,780. These figures are high on a national scale, comparing to regional averages of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively across Regional NSW. Adjusted for the Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, the updated estimates for March 2026 are approximately $71,493 for the median and $88,013 for the average. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Sutton are positioned between the 90th and 97th percentiles nationally. Weekly earnings of $4,000 or more represent the largest bracket, containing 36.4% of residents (575 people), whereas the dominant bracket across Regional NSW is the - range at . Household financial capacity is supported by of households earning more than weekly, which underpins consumer spending. Residents retain of their income after meeting housing costs, showing strong disposable funds, and the area is situated in the th decile of the SEIFA index.
Housing stock
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Sutton is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
Detail
The local housing stock at the time of the latest Census was composed of 98.9% separate houses and 1.1% other housing types, such as semi-detached homes and apartments, compared to 82.6% separate houses and 17.4% other housing types across Regional NSW. Home ownership was high at 49.1%, while the remaining homes were occupied under a mortgage (36.1%) or rented (14.8%). The median mortgage payment in the area was $2,668 monthly, which is considerably higher than the Regional NSW average of $1,733, and the median weekly rent was $450, compared to $330 in Regional NSW. Nationally, mortgage costs in the area are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent levels are also above the national median of $375.
Sutton at a glance
Households
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Sutton features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size
Detail
Families make up the majority of households at 83.4%, consisting of couples with children at 42.4%, couples without children at 34.3%, and single-parent households at 5.5%. The remaining 16.6% are non-family households, with single-person households representing 14.6% and group households accounting for 2.0%. The median household occupancy is 2.9 people, which is higher than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Household Types (Census)
ABS / Districts
Education
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Educational achievement in Sutton places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community
Detail
Educational qualification levels are high, with 34.2% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 21.3% in Rest of NSW and 24.1% in the SA4 region. This education profile positions the population well for knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees represent 21.2% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate degrees at 8.1% and graduate diplomas at 4.9%. Vocational and technical skills are also common, with 34.6% of residents aged 15 and over holding vocational qualifications, comprising advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (23.2%).
Amenities
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Amenity provision was found to be in line with the typical area assessed nationally by Districts, based on counts and proximity analysis
Supermarket
8.8km · score 32
Child Care
5.1km · score 34
GP
8.9km · score 30
Government Services
15km · score 83
Post Office
0km · score 0
Getting around
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Detail
Public transport services include 30 active bus stops located within Sutton. These stops connect to 13 different routes, providing 115 weekly passenger services. Transport accessibility is moderate, with residents living an average of 439 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the area, most workers commute to other districts, with cars remaining the dominant mode of travel at 94%. Households own an average of 2.3 vehicles, which is above the regional average. Additionally, 15.4% of residents worked from home, according to 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-era adjustments.
Transit service frequency averages 16 runs per day across the network, which translates to approximately weekly services for each individual stop.
Healthcare
Data to 17 Jul 2026Data to 2024Districts view
Sutton's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups
Detail
Health indicators demonstrate positive outcomes across Sutton, based on assessments of mortality rates and chronic illness prevalence, showing low rates of common health issues across all age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 58% of the population (924 people) holding policies, compared to 51.9% across Regional NSW.
Arthritis and asthma are the most common chronic conditions, affecting 9.4% and 7.2% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 67.8% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Health profiles for working-age residents are typical. Residents aged 65 and over make up 20.1% of the population ( people), which is lower than the Regional NSW level of . Health outcomes among older residents are positive, with national rankings exceeding those of the general population.
Ancestry & language
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Sutton ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics
Detail
Cultural diversity is below average, with citizens representing 87.1% of the population, 84.3% of residents born in Australia, and 90.2% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 53.7% of the population, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW.
In terms of parental country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups are Australian at 28.2%, English at 26.7%, and Irish at 9.9%. Specific backgrounds show higher representation than regional norms, with Croatian origins at 2.0% of the population (compared to 0.3% regionally), Hungarian at (compared to ), and Welsh at (compared to ).
Age structure
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Sutton hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average
Detail
The median age of 44 years is close to the Regional NSW average of 43 years, and higher than the national average of 38 years. Relative to Regional NSW, there is a higher proportion of young people aged 15 - 24 (16.2%) but a lower share of older residents aged 75 - 84 (6.1%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket grew from 14.5% to 16.2%, and the 75 to 84 bracket increased from 5.0% to 6.1%, while the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 14.6% to 12.6%. By 2041, demographic projections suggest shifts in the population structure, led by the to age bracket, which is expected to increase by ( people) to reach from a baseline of .
Child care
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Sutton (NSW) was found to possess well below average child care supply broadly for children under 5, though with mixed findings across service types as out of school hours care is well-supplied while long day care appears more constrained.
Detail
Sutton currently has an estimated 61 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 52 children aged 0-2 and 34 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 3% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 25% by 2041 (to approximately 76 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 171. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 9.0 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally.
2.7
Income
9.1
Age
7.6
Household Composition
8.5
Housing
9.7
Cultural Diversity
3.7
Health
7.8
Housing Cost
9.2
Rate Sensitivity
0.0
Sales Activity
0.0
In the suburb of Sutton (NSW), future trends are modeled using 2024 ABS and Geoscience Australia projections built on a 2022 baseline, supplemented by 2022 NSW Government SA2 projections with a 2021 baseline where necessary. These source datasets also supply the age-specific growth trajectories applied to the years 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, the suburb of Sutton (NSW) is projected to experience growth that ranks in the top quarter of non-metropolitan zones in Australia, with a forecast gain of 436 residents by 2041, representing a total expansion of 27.6% over the 16 years.
Annual Population Growth Rates (CAGR) by Period
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Sutton (NSW) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Latest Population Est. | 1,582 | 2,969,324 | 27,798,796 |
| Growth Since Census | 1.7% | 4.9% | 9.3% |
| Population 2021 Census | 1,556 | 2,829,637 | 25,422,788 |
| Natural Increase | 38.0% | 14.0% | 20.0% |
| Overseas Migration | 23.0% | 58.0% | 80.0% |
| Interstate Migration | 39.0% | 28.0% | 0.0% |
| Population Forecast Growth (2041) | 27.6% | 7.6% | 19.8% |
| Persons per Square Kilometer | 10 | 3 | 3 |
Based on calculations using SALM and ABS data aggregated across broader statistical divisions, the local labor force contracted by 3.9% during the 12 months leading to March 2026, accompanied by a 3.9% drop in total employment, which kept the overall unemployment rate steady. Conversely, Regional NSW saw employment fall by 0.9% and its labor force decrease by 0.4%, resulting in a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment forecasts from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future demand. These five-year and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Although total employment nationwide is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change differ by sector. Applying these trends to the local industry mix suggests that employment for Sutton residents could rise by 6.1% over five years and 12.3% over ten years, assuming a weighted baseline extrapolation without local population adjustments.
Employment Change (Persons)
DEWR / ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Sutton (NSW) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employment | 940 | 14,651,372 | 123,839 |
| –Public Administration & Safety | 20.1% | 6.9% | 15.2% |
| –Construction | 17.4% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| –Professional & Technical | 10.1% | 8.2% | 5.9% |
| Labour Force | 945 | 15,298,546 | 127,050 |
| Participation Rate | 70.2% | 67.2% | 61.7% |
| Working from Home | 15.4% | 23.9% | 13.4% |
| Unemployment | 0.5% | 4.2% | 2.5% |
| 1Yr Emp. Growth | -3.9% | 1.5% | -1.8% |
| 5Yr Emp. Growth Forecast | 6.1% | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| Employment Drivers Ranking | 92 | 100 | 64 |
Latest Annual Income Estimate
ATO / ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Sutton (NSW) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Annual Income Est. | 71,493 | 63,034 | 62,012 |
| Average Annual Income Est. | 88,013 | 81,013 | 74,874 |
| ATO Median Taxable Income | 64,805 | 57,137 | 56,211 |
| ATO Average Taxable Income | 79,780 | 73,435 | 67,870 |
| Median Household Income | 3,044 | 1,746 | 1,544 |
| –$0 to 399 | 12 (2.5%) | 638,312 (6.3%) | 6,085 (6.4%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 36 (7.6%) | 1,671,771 (16.5%) | 18,635 (19.6%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 70 (14.9%) | 2,158,104 (21.3%) | 21,868 (23.0%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 114 (24.2%) | 3,201,695 (31.6%) | 28,238 (29.7%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,999 | 68 (14.4%) | 1,114,514 (11.0%) | 9,413 (9.9%) |
| –$4,000+ | 171 (36.3%) | 1,357,681 (13.4%) | 10,934 (11.5%) |
| Median Family Income | 3,204 | 2,120 | 2,013 |
| –$0 to 399 | 3 (0.8%) | 236,192 (3.3%) | 1,907 (2.9%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 25 (6.4%) | 758,676 (10.6%) | 7,826 (11.9%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 56 (14.2%) | 1,474,408 (20.6%) | 14,797 (22.5%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 108 (27.5%) | 2,562,321 (35.8%) | 23,150 (35.2%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,999 | 57 (14.5%) | 973,396 (13.6%) | 8,615 (13.1%) |
| –$4,000+ | 144 (36.6%) | 1,145,171 (16.0%) | 9,470 (14.4%) |
| Median Personal Income | 1,182 | 805 | 797 |
| –$0 to 399 | 309 (19.5%) | 7,303,780 (26.3%) | 60,891 (24.4%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 245 (15.5%) | 6,526,191 (23.5%) | 64,135 (25.7%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 392 (24.8%) | 7,137,153 (25.7%) | 65,383 (26.2%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 467 (29.5%) | 5,359,808 (19.3%) | 48,414 (19.4%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,499 | 55 (3.5%) | 527,649 (1.9%) | 3,993 (1.6%) |
| –$3,500+ | 114 (7.2%) | 944,215 (3.4%) | 6,738 (2.7%) |
| –Low Income (<$800/wk) | 10.2% | 22.8% | 26.0% |
| –High Income (>$3,000/wk) | 50.9% | 24.4% | 21.4% |
| Largest Income Group | $4000+ | $1,500 - 2,999 | $1,500 - 2,999 |
| Household Disposable Income | 11,939 | 6,376 | 5,757 |
| SEIFA Score | 8.5 | 5.6 | 5.2 |
Source: ABS 2021 Census
Rents today
$768/wk
DFFH median rent
Period ending Mar 2026
+3.6%
DFFH rent movement, 1 yr
Rents are rising
The DFFH median weekly rent rose 3.6% year on year to $768/wk (Period ending Mar 2026).
The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $450/wk — an older point-in-time figure, kept separate from current medians.
RTBA rental bond lodgements are not in this extract. Rents above are report medians, not bond data.
Housing Tenure (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Sutton (NSW) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Dwellings (Census) | 462 | 9,275,218 | 91,073 |
| –Owned Outright | 49.1% | 32.1% | 41.3% |
| –Owned with Mortgage | 36.1% | 36.2% | 34.4% |
| –Rented | 14.8% | 31.7% | 24.3% |
| –Detached Houses | 98.9% | 72.5% | 84.1% |
| –Semi-Detached | 0.0% | 12.6% | 8.9% |
| –Apartments | 0.0% | 14.3% | 6.0% |
| –Other Dwellings | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| –Median Monthly Mortgage | 2,668 | 1,863 | 1,733 |
| –Median Weekly Rent | 450 | 375 | 320 |
| –$0-149/wk | 0.0% | 7.3% | 7.6% |
| –$150-349/wk | 15.1% | 33.4% | 49.2% |
| –$350-649/wk | 77.4% | 50.9% | 39.4% |
| –$650-949/wk | 7.5% | 6.6% | 3.2% |
| –>$950/wk | 0.0% | 1.8% | 0.7% |
| –Aggregate Housing Cost | 1,251 | 1,189 | 933 |
| –Mortgage / Income | 20.2% | 24.6% | 25.9% |
| –Rent / Income | 14.8% | 21.5% | 20.7% |
| –Persons per Bedroom | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Metrici | Sutton (NSW) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Household Est. | 471 | 10,142,077 | 95,173 |
| Median Household Size | 2.9 | 2.5 | 2.4 |
| Total Households (Census) | 463 | 9,275,217 | 91,076 |
| –Lone Person Households | 14.6% | 25.6% | 28.4% |
| –Group Households | 2.0% | 3.9% | 2.5% |
| –Other Households | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| –Family Households | 83.4% | 70.5% | 69.1% |
| –Couple with Children | 42.4% | 31.4% | 26.7% |
| –Couple No Children | 34.3% | 26.8% | 31.6% |
| –One Parent Family | 5.5% | 11.1% | 9.9% |
| –Avg Children per Family | 1.7 | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| Currently Married | 50.6% | 46.5% | 48.0% |
| Never Married | 34.8% | 36.5% | 32.4% |
Student numbers are high, with 32.8% of residents enrolled in a course of study. This includes 10.9% in primary schools, 10.1% in secondary schools, and 6.4% in tertiary programs.
Qualification Attainment by Type - Residents Aged 15+ (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Sutton (NSW) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| University Qualifications | 34.2% | 30.4% | 24.1% |
| –Bachelor Degree | 21.2% | 20.0% | 15.3% |
| –Postgraduate Degree | 8.1% | 7.6% | 5.8% |
| –Advanced Diploma | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.1% |
| –Certificate | 23.2% | 22.0% | 27.7% |
| No Tertiary Qualifications | 31.1% | 36.8% | 37.1% |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 11,054 | 139 |
| Total School Attendance | 157 | 4,176,099 | 30,237 |
| ICSEA Score | 1,093 | 1,001 | 977 |
| Education Drivers Ranking | 90 | 100 | 43 |
Schools detail
| # | School name | Type | Places | ICSEA | Distance (km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sutton Public School | Primary | 157 | 1093 | 2.22 |
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Parcel Locker
0km · score 0
Dentist
8.5km · score 40
Hospital
16km · score 56
Shopping Centre
13km · score 56
Banks
9.9km · score 37
Pharmacy
7.4km · score 39
Fitness Centre
9.5km · score 55
Schools
6.5km · score 30
Transport Servicing
GTFS / Districts
| Metrici | Sutton (NSW) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport Stops | 30 | 171,981 | 6,293 |
| Routes | 13 | 12,966 | 548 |
| Weekly Trips | 115 | 1,140,068 | 11,304 |
| Avg Dist. Between Stops (m) | 594 | 235 | 371 |
| Avg Dist. to Local Pop. (m) | 439 | 7,586 | 209 |
| Population per Stop | 51 | 161 | 40 |
| Population per Trip | 13.3 | 24.3 | 22.2 |
| Population per Route | 118 | 2,136 | 458 |
| Public Transport Access Ranking | 27 | 100 | 37 |
| Vehicles per Dwelling | 2.3 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Work from Home | 15.4% | 23.9% | 13.4% |
| Single Mode Commute | 82.6% | 73.8% | 85.6% |
| Two Mode | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Three+ Mode | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| –Car | 94.2% | 84.1% | 92.2% |
| –Train | 0.0% | 4.9% | 0.2% |
| –Bus | 1.3% | 3.6% | 1.1% |
| –Walk | 3.0% | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| –Cycle | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| –Ferry | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| –Tram/Light Rail | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| –Other | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
Private Health Insurance Coverage
ATO / Districts
| Metrici | Sutton (NSW) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Health Cover Rate | 58.4% | 55.7% | 53.3% |
| Need for Assistance | 2.8% | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| Zero L/T Health Conditions | 67.8% | 69.8% | 63.7% |
| One Long Term Condition | 23.6% | 20.5% | 23.6% |
| Two Long Term Conditions | 6.3% | 6.4% | 8.3% |
| 3+ Long Term Conditions | 2.3% | 3.3% | 4.5% |
| –Arthritis | 9.4% | 7.7% | 10.8% |
| –Asthma | 7.2% | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| –Cancer | 2.8% | 2.6% | 3.2% |
| –Dementia / Alzheimers | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| –Diabetes | 3.9% | 4.3% | 4.5% |
| –Heart Disease | 3.9% | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| –Kidney Disease | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| –Lung Condition | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| –Mental Health Issue | 7.1% | 8.0% | 8.8% |
| –Stroke | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| –Other Condition | 8.0% | 7.3% | 7.7% |
Place of Birth (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Sutton (NSW) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born Overseas | 15.7% | 29.3% | 14.4% |
| Born in Australia | 84.3% | 70.7% | 85.6% |
| Australian Citizens | 87.1% | 83.8% | 89.4% |
| Speak English Only | 90.2% | 76.4% | 92.5% |
| Speak Other Language | 9.8% | 23.6% | 7.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Largest Ethnic Group | Australian | English | English |
| Main Religion | Christianity | Christianity | Christianity |
| –Buddhism | 1.5% | 2.6% | 0.8% |
| –Christianity | 53.7% | 47.5% | 54.4% |
| –Hinduism | 0.0% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| –Islam | 0.9% | 3.5% | 0.9% |
| –Judaism | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| –Other | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.8% |
| –No Religion | 43.1% | 41.6% | 42.0% |
Age Distribution
ABS / Geoscience Australia / State Govts / Districts
| Metrici | Sutton (NSW) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 44 | 38 | 45 |
| Largest Age Group | 15 to 24 | 25 to 34 | 55 to 64 |
| Children (0-14) | 15.0% | 17.5% | 17.1% |
| Working Age (15-64) | 65.0% | 64.7% | 60.0% |
| Seniors (65+) | 20.1% | 17.8% | 22.8% |
| Age Distribution Variance | 23.0% | 16.0% | 12.0% |
| Dependency Ratio | 54.0% | 55.0% | 67.0% |
| Fastest Growing Age Group | 85+ | 85+ | 85+ |
Sutton contains 1 Long Day Care centre (30 places) and 1 OSHC facility (66 places), while overall provision relative to the local child population appears limited compared to national benchmarks, and is below the Regional NSW average. With no preschool/kindergarten services observed in the area, only long day care, the ratio of children per place for the under 5 age group is 2.9 - placing the area among the bottom 30% nationally for supply per child. With projected population growth of 27.6% between now and 2041, and 24.6% in the under 5 age group in particular. As well as this projected growth, other drivers of note in the area are high female labour force participation of 65.0%, as well as upper quartile employment and income performance.
In assessing child care markets local school supply is a particularly important factor, given school-run convenience, and enrolment vs child care place analysis can provide useful insight into capacity both for parents seeking child care options and child care operators assessing opportunities in an area. The catchment sees a level of school enrolment relative to population of 9.9 per 100 residents with 157 enrolments across primary and secondary institutions. A lower-than-typical rate which suggests pressure might be taken off local services somewhat by school hubs in nearby areas. Additionally, the level of school places per child care place (LDC+PSK) is moderate. Rather unsurprisingly, out of school hours child care - serving school age children - was found to be much more abundant than other service types in the area. Proximity analysis saw distances of local residents to their nearest child care centre being longer than typical nationally. Another finding worth noting is the low level of commercial activity in the area and assessment of local working populations which suggest many of the local population commute elsewhere for work with nearby services potentially taking some pressure off local child care centres.
8 school catchments intersect Sutton (note; school catchment data provided for public schools only), in which a combined 4,843 children aged under 5 reside, served by 3,111 LDC and preschool places. The overall demand-to-supply ratio across these catchments is 1.6 children per place, with moderate variance in this ratio. Meanwhile, the discrepancy in this ratio between Sutton and the intersecting school catchments highlights the need for a catchment based approach for specific site assessments.
Children per LDC Place by Geographic Level
ACECQA / ABS / GNAF / Geoscience Australia / State Govts / Districts