Sutherland at a glance
Walk score
80
Very walkable
Population
11.6k
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Sutherland.
The postcode for Sutherland is 2232 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Sutherland (2232) sits in the Sutherland region of NSW.
Sutherland has roughly 11,570 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Sutherland scores 80/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sutherland's population at 11,570, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (55% own, 42% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 35% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
11,570
Median age
37
Family households
61%
Lone person
35%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$460/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
55%
Renter occupied
42%
At a deeper level
11,570
Median age: 37
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1,861
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
80
80
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Sutherland.
Local schools for Sutherland
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Government School Catchment
Sutherland Public School
Minerva School
Sutherland North Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Sutherland.
- What is the Sutherland postcode?
- Sutherland is in the 2232 postcode, in NSW, in the Sutherland Shire Council region.
- Where is Sutherland?
- Sutherland is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2232. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Sutherland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Sutherland?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $460, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Sutherland?
- There are 20 schools serving Sutherland on this page, including Sutherland Public School, St Patrick's College Sutherland, St Patrick's Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Sutherland?
- Sutherland has a Walk Score of 80 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 80, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Sutherland?
- Sutherland is close to Kirrawee Dc, Kirrawee, Jannali, Woronora, Loftus.
- What is the population of Sutherland?
- The population of Sutherland is approximately 11,570 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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