Sutton Forest vs New Berrima.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,700,000 and $805,000.
New Berrima (median $805,000) is roughly 111% cheaper to buy into than Sutton Forest ($1,700,000). Over the past year, Sutton Forest (0%) ran 0.4 percentage points ahead of New Berrima (-0.4%) on house-price growth.
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 New Berrima (1056) sits above Sutton Forest (1032). New Berrima skews owner-occupied (83%), Sutton Forest runs more rental-dense (73% owner).
For buyers
New Berrima is the lower entry point at $805,000 median, 111% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: New Berrima delivers the better gross yield (4.55% vs 2.16%), but Sutton Forest has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
New Berrima edges out on average school ICSEA (1056 vs 1032).
Common questions
Is Sutton Forest or New Berrima cheaper to buy in?
New Berrima has the lower median house price at $805,000, roughly 111% below Sutton Forest ($1,700,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Sutton Forest or New Berrima?
Over the past 12 months, Sutton Forest grew 0% vs -0.4% in New Berrima, a gap of 0.4 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Sutton Forest or New Berrima have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), New Berrima scores 1056 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 New Berrima?
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 New Berrima?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.55% in New Berrima 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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