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)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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.
Demographics
Age distribution
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
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
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:
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 2025
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
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
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: 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.