Wattle Range
Suttontown
Suttontown at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
692
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Suttontown.
Suttontown (5291) sits in the Wattle Range region of South Australia.
Suttontown has roughly 692 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly 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.
Suttontown 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Suttontown's population at 692, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (89% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (89% family households, 9% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
692
Median age
38
Family households
89%
Lone person
9%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$610/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$275/wk
Owner occupied
89%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
692
Median age: 38
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
16
total offences in 2025-26
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 June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Suttontown.
Local schools for Suttontown
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Government School Catchment
Mulga Street Primary School
Suttontown Primary School
Mount Gambier North Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Suttontown.
- What is the Suttontown postcode?
- Suttontown is in the 5291 postcode, in SA, in the Wattle Range region.
- What is the average rent in Suttontown?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $610, for units it's $275.
- What schools are in Suttontown?
- There are 13 schools serving Suttontown on this page, including Mulga Street Primary School, Suttontown Primary School, Mount Gambier North Primary School.
- How walkable is Suttontown?
- Suttontown has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Suttontown?
- Suttontown is close to Mount Gambier, Mount Gambier Dc, Mount Gambier, Mount Gambier East, Mount Gambier West.
- What is the population of Suttontown?
- Suttontown has approximately 692 residents. The median age is 38.
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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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