Loftus vs Sutherland
The verdict
Loftus is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.64M versus $1.68M in Sutherland. Sutherland rates higher for liveability (97 vs 84). Sutherland is closer to the coast (6.5 km vs 8.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Loftus rates higher (100 vs 72/100 in Sutherland).
Scores
| Loftus | Sutherland | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 88 |
| Transport | 95 | 93 |
| Education | 69 | 73 |
| Liveability | 84 | 97 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Loftus | Sutherland | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,190 | 11,570 |
| Median age | 39 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,425 | $1,949 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.9% | 46.3% |
| Born in Australia | 86.2% | 71.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.1 |
Growth: Loftus Stable · Sutherland Moderate Growth
Property
| Loftus | Sutherland | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.64M | $1.68M |
| Median unit price | $1.37M | $853K |
| House price YoY | 4.7% | 2.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $950 | $950 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 67 | 52 |
Median price history
Safety
| Loftus | Sutherland | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 72 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 24 | 164 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 24 | 43 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 191 | 441 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,551 | 5,471 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Loftus | Sutherland | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 5 |
| Government | 2 | 3 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,018 | 1,082 |
See the full school list on each profile: Loftus · Sutherland
Transport
| Loftus | Sutherland | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 93 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 48 | 33 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 56 | 53 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 560 m | 100 m |
Liveability
| Loftus | Sutherland | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 870 | 870 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 16 |
| Parks | 6 | 18 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 12 |
| Swimming pools | 8 | 8 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.0 km | 6.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 24.2 km | 22.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.9 km | 8.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.9 km | 10.1 km |
Population & growth
| Loftus | Sutherland | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,190 | 11,570 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,251 | 12,321 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,284 | 13,294 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.36% | 1.58% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Loftus or Sutherland?
Loftus has the higher residential safety score (Loftus 100/100 vs Sutherland 72/100).
Which is more affordable, Loftus or Sutherland?
Loftus is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.64M versus $1.68M.
Which has better schools, Loftus or Sutherland?
Sutherland has a higher average school ICSEA (Loftus 1018 vs Sutherland 1082; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Loftus or Sutherland?
Loftus has the higher transport score (Loftus 95/100 vs Sutherland 93/100).
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