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Sutton Forest, NSW 2577
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$1,330,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$650,000
Gross Yield (houses)
1.8%
1yr Growth (houses)
-7.0%
market range -10.0% to +2.5%
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Sutton Forest market and investor summary
In Sutton Forest, NSW 2577, houses show a gross rental yield of 1.8%. House prices have moved -7.0% over the past year. At 2.3% vacancy, it is a broadly balanced rental market.
For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 1.8% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Houses also take time to sell, around 143 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Sutton Forest: people, income and schools
Sutton Forest is home to around 504 people, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 50, it reads as an older, established demographic, and 73% of homes are owner-occupied. Owner-occupiers dominate, so stock turns over slowly and listings can be thin when you are trying to buy.
The typical household income runs to around $108,000 a year (about $2,070 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks comfortably above the national middle (7 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). Locally, around 32% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
Families have 2 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 5 for walkability and 1 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fixed Wireless.
- Population
- 504
- +5% over 5yr
- Median age
- 50 years
- Median household income
- $108,000/yr
- Households renting
- 18%
- Family households
- 78%
- Socio-economic rank
- 7/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 2
- avg ICSEA 1019
- Unemployment
- 1.6%
- Walk score
- 5/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Sutton Forest
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Search Sutton Forest listings →Frequently asked questions about Sutton Forest
What should I check before investing in Sutton Forest?
Sutton Forest has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Solid unit gross rental yield of 5.6%, giving a stronger rent-to-price starting point than many suburbs. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Sutton Forest?
The median property price in Sutton Forest, NSW 2577 is $650K for units.
What rental yield does Sutton Forest show?
The gross rental yield in Sutton Forest is 1.8% for houses and 5.6% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Sutton Forest?
House prices in Sutton Forest are down 7.0% over the past year. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Sutton Forest?
The current vacancy rate in Sutton Forest is 2.3%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is balanced, favouring neither landlords nor tenants strongly.
How many people live in Sutton Forest?
Sutton Forest has a population of approximately 504 residents, with a median age of 50.
What schools are near Sutton Forest?
There are 2 schools within roughly 5km of Sutton Forest. Their average ICSEA is close to the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Sutton Forest's population growing?
The population of Sutton Forest has grown modestly, about 5% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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