Sutton Forest at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
504
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Sutton Forest.
The postcode for Sutton Forest is 2577 (NSW).
Sutton Forest (2577) sits in the Shellharbour region of NSW.
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.
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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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
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.
Population
504
Median age
50
Family households
79%
Lone person
20%
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)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
504
Median age: 50
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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
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Education
Schools in Sutton Forest.
Local schools for Sutton Forest
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Government School Catchment
Moss Vale Public School
Exeter Public School
Moss Vale High School
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Frequently asked
About Sutton Forest.
- 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 regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2577, 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?
- The population of Sutton Forest is approximately 504 (2021 Census). 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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