Sutton Forest vs Moss Vale
Moss Vale (median $980,000) is roughly 42% cheaper to buy into than Sutton Forest ($1,700,000).
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Sutton Forest and Moss Vale side by side
| Measure | Sutton Forest | Moss Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,700,000 | $980,000 |
| Median unit | $317,520 | $317,520 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +4.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $705/wk | $705/wk |
| Unit rent | $515/wk | $515/wk |
| Owner occupied | 73.0% | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | 27.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 14 |
| Average ICSEA | 1032 | 1053 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 55 |
| Population | 504 | 9,310 |
| Median age | 50 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 793 mm | 834 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.4°C | 25.9°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
Sutton Forest scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Moss Vale (1053) sits above Sutton Forest (1032).
- For buyers
- Moss Vale is the lower entry point at $980,000 median, 42% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Moss Vale offers the higher gross rental yield (3.74% vs 2.16%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Moss Vale edges out on average school ICSEA (1053 vs 1032). Sutton Forest also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 69%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Sutton Forest vs Moss Vale: common questions
Is Sutton Forest or Moss Vale cheaper to buy in?
Moss Vale has the lower median house price at $980,000, roughly 42% below Sutton Forest ($1,700,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Sutton Forest or Moss Vale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Moss Vale scores 1053 vs 1032 in Sutton Forest. 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 is more walkable, Sutton Forest or Moss Vale?
Sutton Forest scores 4/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Sutton Forest or Moss Vale?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.74% in Moss Vale vs 2.16% in Sutton Forest. 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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