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Medway vs Sutton Forest

The verdict

Medway is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.13M versus $2.61M in Sutton Forest. Sutton Forest rates higher for education (59 vs 49).

Scores

MedwaySutton Forest
MedwaySutton Forest
Overall2326
Transport00
Education4959
Liveability2424

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

MedwaySutton Forest
Population143504
Median age4750
Median household income (wk)$1,899$2,069
Bachelor degree or higher19.2%37.3%
Born in Australia84.6%75.2%
Avg household size2.72.5

Growth: Medway High Growth · Sutton Forest High Growth

Property

MedwaySutton Forest
Median house price$1.13M$2.61M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$695$695
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

MedwaySutton Forest
Residential safety score94
Break & enter dwelling /100k0198
Motor vehicle theft /100k1,399198
Domestic assault /100k00
Total incidents /100k (all)4,8953,968

Total incidents over time

Schools

MedwaySutton Forest
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Medway · Sutton Forest

Transport

MedwaySutton Forest
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)10.2 km6.5 km

Liveability

MedwaySutton Forest
Summer max temp26.5°C26.5°C
Winter max temp17.0°C17.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,1001,100
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants12
Parks02
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming pools11
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)54.0 km53.0 km
Distance to CBD (km)109.3 km116.7 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)12.8 km17.8 km

Population & growth

MedwaySutton Forest
Population (2021)143504
Estimated 2025148522
Projected 2041201708
Annual growth rate0.86%0.88%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Medway or Sutton Forest?

Medway is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.13M versus $2.61M.

Which has better public transport, Medway or Sutton Forest?

Medway and Sutton Forest have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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