Sutton, NSW 2620

Snowy Monaro Regional CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2620

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Median house price

$1,320,000

-20.0% over the past year.

Median of 18 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025

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Sutton at a glance

Weekly rent
$695
Houses · units $433
Population
1,556
Median age 44

Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2620), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census

House prices in Sutton

Houses change hands at $1,320,000 on a typical sale, above the NSW median (18 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-20%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.

For sellers

With 12-month growth at -20%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.

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For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $264,000. Prices sit above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.

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Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2620)

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What to know about Sutton

Sutton (2620) sits in the Snowy Monaro region of NSW. The median house here is $1,320,000, above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -20% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).

Sutton has roughly 1,556 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

What it’s like to live here

Sutton scores 0/100 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 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 0°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 599 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 8 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.

Schools in Sutton

Schools serving Sutton: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Sutton Public School

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Throsby School

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Harrison School

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Location

Walkability

Walk
0/100
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's population at 1,556, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (81% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (83% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Family households
83%
Lone person
14%
Owner occupied
81%
Renter occupied
16%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Investment overview

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.74% (median rent $695/wk against a $1,320,000 price tag). Renter share is modest (16%), 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
2.74%
On the $1,320,000 median
12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
-20.0%

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

32 offences recorded in 2026

Top offence categories
Theft8 (25.0%)
Drug offences7 (21.9%)
Against justice procedures5 (15.6%)
Assault3 (9.4%)
Malicious damage to property3 (9.4%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of January 2026

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
599 mm
Hottest month, avg max
29.1°C
Coldest month, avg min
0.4°C
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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

What is the median house price in Sutton?
The median house price in Sutton, NSW 2620 is $1,320,000 (median of 18 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). Annual growth is -20.0%.
How much is my house worth in Sutton?
A useful starting point is the Sutton median house price of $1,320,000. 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 a good investment?
On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Sutton is 2.7%: the median weekly house rent is $695 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2620), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,320,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price fell 20.0% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Sutton 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 postcode?
Sutton is in the 2620 postcode, in NSW, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council region.
Where is Sutton?
Sutton is a suburb in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council area, NSW 2620.
What is the average rent in Sutton?
The median weekly rent for houses is $695, for units it's $433.
What schools are in Sutton?
There are 20 schools serving Sutton on this page, including Sutton Public School, Throsby School, Mother Teresa School.
How walkable is Sutton?
Sutton has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Sutton?
Sutton is close to Bywong, Wamboin, Gundaroo, Lake George, Springrange.
What is the population of Sutton?
The population of Sutton is approximately 1,556 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.

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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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