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 $1.26M is around the same as 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
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2620 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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 Q1 2026
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 March 2026
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 1098
Nearby (within 10km)
- Throsby SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.4kmICSEA 1096
- Burgmann Anglican School - Forde CampusCombined · Independent · 6.6km
- Neville Bonner Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7kmICSEA 1058
- Mother Teresa SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 7.3kmICSEA 1102
- Harrison SchoolCombined · Government · 7.6kmICSEA 1058
- Franklin SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.1kmICSEA 1098
- Amaroo SchoolCombined · Government · 8.2kmICSEA 1070
- Shirley Smith High SchoolSecondary · Government · 8.4kmICSEA 1078
- Good Shepherd Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 8.5kmICSEA 1095
- Gungahlin CollegeSecondary · Government · 8.6kmICSEA 1061
- Taqwa SchoolCombined · Independent · 9kmICSEA 1099
- Burgmann Anglican SchoolCombined · Independent · 9.3kmICSEA 1165
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
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
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 · Updated July 2026
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 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 4,370 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Sutton?
In Sutton, the median house price is $1.26M. Median weekly house rent is $685.
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 1098 (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.