Sutherland
NSW 2232 · Sutherland Shire
11,570 (2021) → 12,321 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Sutherland Shire local government area (est. 239,883 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Sutherland is a moderate growth suburb in Sutherland Shire, NSW 2232, about 22km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.68M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 93/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Sutherland has an overall score of 88/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 72/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2232 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.38%), China (2.05%), New Zealand (1.45%), India (1.32%), Philippines (1.31%)
Top languages: Mandarin (2.19%), Spanish (1.56%), Russian (1.5%), Cantonese (1.37%), Nepali (0.92%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1069 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1106
- Sutherland Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1101
- St Patrick's College SutherlandSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1093
- Sutherland North Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1073
- Minerva SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1039
Nearby (within 10km)
- Cook SchoolCombined · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 956
- Aspect South East Sydney School, LoftusPrimary · Independent · 1.4km
- Woronora River Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1054
- Jannali Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1062
- The Jannali High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1051
- Jannali East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1081
- Kirrawee Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1050
- Loftus Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1079
- Bonnet Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1090
- Kirrawee High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1092
- Gymea Technology High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1048
- St Catherine Labouré Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1109
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Sutherland
Is Sutherland safe?
Sutherland has a residential safety score of 72/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 5,471 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Sutherland?
In Sutherland, the median house price is $1.68M and the median unit price is $853K. Median weekly house rent is $950.
How far is Sutherland from Sydney CBD?
Sutherland is about 22.3 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 53 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Sutherland?
Sutherland has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1082 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Sutherland?
Sutherland has a transport score of 93/100, including 1 train station and 33 bus stops.