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Sutton

NSW 2620 · Yass Valley

1,556 (2021)1,638 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Part of the Yass Valley local government area (est. 18,729 residents)

32
Overall score

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

1,556
Population
$1.63M
Median house (2025)
81
Safety score
0
Transport score

Sutton is a moderate growth suburb in Yass Valley, NSW 2620, about 231km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.63M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 106km inland. Sutton has an overall score of 32/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 81/100.

231.4 km
To Sydney CBD
106.5 km
To coast
$720/wk
Median rent (house)
15.7 km
To nearest station

Demographics

1,556
Population
44
Median age
2.9
Avg household

Age distribution

Yass Valley LGA population (est. 2025)18,729
Median household income (weekly)$3,044
vs NSW median+64.5%
Bachelor degree or higher40.3%
Born in Australia76.2%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse450 / 0 / 0

Top countries of birth: England (3.73%), USA (0.84%), India (0.77%), Croatia (0.64%), New Zealand (0.64%)

Top languages: Italian (1.35%), Croatian (0.77%), Mandarin (0.64%), Arabic (0.58%), Punjabi (0.58%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.63M
Median house (2025)
Data not available
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$720 / $472 wk
Rental yield (house)2.3%
Days on market (house)48 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

81
Residential

Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.

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

1
Break & enter dwelling64/100k
1
Steal from dwelling64/100k
6
Motor vehicle theft386/100k
3
Domestic assault193/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
2
Non-domestic assault129/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 73 (all categories, latest year)4,692 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

76

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

14
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1084 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Sutton Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1095

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Throsby SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.4kmICSEA 1101
  • Burgmann Anglican School - Forde CampusCombined · Independent · 6.6km
  • Neville Bonner Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7kmICSEA 1058
  • Mother Teresa SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 7.3kmICSEA 1100
  • Harrison SchoolCombined · Government · 7.6kmICSEA 1065
  • Franklin SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.1kmICSEA 1097
  • Amaroo SchoolCombined · Government · 8.2kmICSEA 1062
  • Good Shepherd Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 8.5kmICSEA 1101
  • Gungahlin CollegeSecondary · Government · 8.6kmICSEA 1062
  • Taqwa SchoolCombined · Independent · 9kmICSEA 1102
  • Burgmann Anglican SchoolCombined · Independent · 9.3kmICSEA 1160
  • Margaret Hendry SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.5kmICSEA 1053

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

0
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationCanberra University Coach Stop (15.7 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

28.0°C
Summer max
11.5°C
Winter max
620mm
Rainfall/yr
7.5h
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.

00 in suburbSupermarkets
22 in suburbCafes/Rest.
11 in suburbParks
33 in suburbPlaygrounds
44 in suburbPools
00 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
00 in suburbGPs
00 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
1212 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalNorth Canberra Hospital (15.9 km)
Nearest vet7.6 km
Nearest airportCanberra (17.0 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

37

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

0
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
12
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

1

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

1
Parks
0
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

0

No data

No cultural venues matched to this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

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

49

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
0
Clubs RSL/Leagues
1
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.64

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

75

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

1
Long Day Care
1
OSHC
Total services2
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 2 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.29

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate1.29%
Projected population 20411,934
Projected households 2041615

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Sutton

Is Sutton safe?

Sutton has a residential safety score of 81/100, 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 4,692 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Sutton?

In Sutton, the median house price is $1.63M. Median weekly house rent is $720.

How far is Sutton from Sydney CBD?

Sutton is about 231.4 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Sutton?

Sutton has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1095 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Sutton?

Sutton has a transport score of 0/100.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.