Shellharbour City Council
Sutton Forest
Sutton Forest at a glance
Median house
$1,700,000
+88.3% year on year
Median unit
$317,520
Sales data pending
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
504
Median age 50
About
Welcome to Sutton Forest.
Sutton Forest is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,700,000
+88.3% over the past year. Median unit price $317,520.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
$1,700,000
+88.3% annual growth
$317,520
Sales data pending
42
Average days to sell
504
Median age: 50
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20261.22%
Based on $1,700,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20264.91%
Based on $317,520 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+88.3%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202673%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202642 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +88.3%/yr
2021
$72K
5-year change
+2267%
2026
$1.7M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
504
Median age
50
Family households
79%
Lone person
20%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
20
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.
4
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Sutton Forest.
Local schools for Sutton Forest
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Moss Vale Public School
Exeter Public School
Moss Vale High School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
Frequently asked
About Sutton Forest.
- What is the median house price in Sutton Forest?
- The median house price in Sutton Forest, NSW 2577 is $1,700,000. The median unit price is $317,520. Annual growth is +88.3%.
- What is the Sutton Forest postcode?
- Sutton Forest is in the 2577 postcode, in NSW, in the Shellharbour City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Sutton Forest?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Sutton Forest?
- There are 6 schools serving Sutton Forest on this page, including Moss Vale Public School, St Paul's International College, St Paul's Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Sutton Forest?
- Sutton Forest has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Sutton Forest?
- Sutton Forest is close to Werai, Exeter, New Berrima, Moss Vale, Manchester Square.
- What is the population of Sutton Forest?
- Sutton Forest has approximately 504 residents. The median age is 50.
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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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