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)

Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

11,570

Population

$1.68M

Median house (2025)

Safety score

Transport score

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.

22.3 km

To Sydney CBD

6.5 km

To coast

$950/wk

Median rent (house)

100 m

To nearest station

Demographics

11,570

Population

Median age

2.1

Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

Owned
Mortgage
Rented

Commute to work

Car
Public transport
Walk/cycle
Work from home

Sutherland Shire LGA population (est. 2025)239,883

Median household income (weekly)$1,949

vs NSW median+5.4%

Bachelor degree or higher46.3%

Born in Australia71.2%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse992 / 3,433 / 715

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

$1.68M

Median house (2025)

$810K+16.2%

Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$950 / $700 wk

Rental yield (house)2.9%

Days on market (house)48 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

Break & enter dwelling164/100k

Steal from dwelling173/100k

Motor vehicle theft43/100k

Domestic assault441/100k

Robbery26/100k

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 1,861 (all categories, latest year)16,085 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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 2025

Schools

146

Within 10km5 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1069 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1103
Sutherland Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1092
St Patrick's College SutherlandSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1092
Sutherland North Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1074
Minerva SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1034

Nearby (within 10km)

Cook SchoolCombined · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 983
Aspect South East Sydney School, LoftusPrimary · Independent · 1.4km
Woronora River Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1073
Jannali Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1061
The Jannali High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1052
Jannali East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1077
Kirrawee Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1040
Loftus Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1075
Bonnet Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1096
Kirrawee High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1082
Gymea Technology High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1046
St Catherine Labouré Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1105

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

1Train

33Bus

CBD commute (est.)53 min (train)

Peak train frequency90/hr

Nearest train stationSutherland (100 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

29.0°C

Summer max

17.5°C

Winter max

870mm

Rainfall/yr

7.1h

Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

102 in suburbSupermarkets

4816 in suburbCafes/Rest.

4418 in suburbParks

3112 in suburbPlaygrounds

648 in suburbPools

123 in suburbGyms

1Dog parks

100 in suburbGPs

50 in suburbPharmacies

133 in suburbChildcare

52 in suburbLibraries

13032 in suburbSports fields

2Vets

Nearest beachTowra Spit Island (8.3 km)

Nearest hospitalSt George Hospital (10.1 km)

Nearest vet1.8 km

Nearest airportSydney (14.6 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth

Annual growth rate1.58%

Projected population 204113,294

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Sutherland Shire

Woronora$1.78M75transport Kirrawee$1.84M95transport Jannali$1.86M93transport Loftus$1.53M95transport Bonnet Bay$1.77M79transport Bangor$1.73M58transport

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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 16,085 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 $810K. 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 1079 (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.