Sutton Forest, NSW 2577
Shellharbour City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2577
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Median house price
$1,700,000
Median of 6 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Sutton Forest at a glance
- Median unit
- $317,520
- Weekly rent
- $705
- Houses · units $515
- Population
- 504
- Median age 50
Prices: Median of 6 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2577), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Sutton Forest
Houses change hands at $1,700,000 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median (6 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $317,520, roughly 81% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $340,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2577)
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What to know about Sutton Forest
Sutton Forest (2577) sits in the Shellharbour region of NSW. The median house here is $1,700,000, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M.
Sutton Forest has roughly 504 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Sutton Forest scores 4/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 3°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 793 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Schools in Sutton Forest
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 4/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 0/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Sutton Forest's population at 504, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 79%
- Lone person
- 20%
- Owner occupied
- 73%
- Renter occupied
- 18%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.16% (median rent $705/wk against a $1,700,000 price tag). Units yield 8.43% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (18%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 2.16%
- On the $1,700,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 8.43%
- On the $317,520 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
14 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 793 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 26.4°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 2.7°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions 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 (median of 6 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $317,520.
- How much is my house worth in Sutton Forest?
- A useful starting point is the Sutton Forest median house price of $1,700,000 (units $317,520). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Sutton Forest a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Sutton Forest is 2.2%: the median weekly house rent is $705 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2577), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,700,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). No 12-month price change is published for Sutton Forest: the NSW Valuer General figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Sutton Forest is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Sutton Forest postcode?
- Sutton Forest is in the 2577 postcode, in NSW, in the Shellharbour City Council region.
- Where is Sutton Forest?
- Sutton Forest is a suburb in the Shellharbour City Council area, NSW 2577.
- What is the average rent in Sutton Forest?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $705, for units it's $515.
- 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?
- The population of Sutton Forest is approximately 504 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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