Bywong vs Sutton
Sutton (median $1,320,000) is roughly 10% cheaper to buy into than Bywong ($1,460,000). Over the past year, Bywong (-18.4%) ran 1.6 percentage points ahead of Sutton (-20%) on house-price growth.
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Bywong and Sutton side by side
| Measure | Bywong | Sutton |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,460,000 | $1,320,000 |
| Median unit | $377,280 | – |
| House price change, 12 months | -18.4% | -20.0% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $820/wk | $695/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $433/wk |
| Owner occupied | 90.0% | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | 8.0% | 16.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1098 | 1092 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 1,342 | 1,556 |
| Median age | 47 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 611 mm | 599 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.3°C | 29.1°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bywong (1098) sits above Sutton (1092).
- For buyers
- Sutton is the lower entry point at $1,320,000 median, 10% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Bywong carries both higher gross yield (2.92% vs 2.74%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Bywong edges out on average school ICSEA (1098 vs 1092).
Bywong vs Sutton: common questions
Is Bywong or Sutton cheaper to buy in?
Sutton has the lower median house price at $1,320,000, roughly 10% below Bywong ($1,460,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Bywong or Sutton?
Over the past 12 months, Bywong grew -18.4% vs -20% in Sutton, a gap of 1.6 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Bywong or Sutton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bywong scores 1098 vs 1092 in Sutton. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Bywong or Sutton?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.92% in Bywong vs 2.74% in Sutton. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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