NSW · Yass Valley Council
Sutton, 2620
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Sutton is a practical smaller community in Yass Valley, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. You get space and calm here, while the city and neighbouring suburbs are still close enough for regular outings. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.
The area suits established families and long-term locals, with plenty of young families in the mix. Everyday errands and local outings are straightforward, with the wider metro area adding variety. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.
Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and safety lag similar metro suburbs, despite relative strength in community and employment and housing affordability. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 1,556
- Median age
- 44
- Median household income / week
- $3,044
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 17 of 476
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,668
- Employment rate
- 63.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 46 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $440
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $690
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $580
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 423
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 110
- Against the person
- 27
- Against property
- 43
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 70.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 58 residents
- State safety percentile
- 49.1th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +8.1%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions340
- Domestic Violence Related Assault191
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment272
- Malicious Damage To Property340
- Steal From Retail Store195
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,098
- Sutton Public SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
58 public transport stops in this suburb
- 199 Bidges Rd
- 47 Bidges Rd
- Federal Hwy Service Rd Before Goolabri Dr
- Sutton Public School, Victoria St
- Sutton Rd After Federal Hwy Service Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
175 planning-related records
2026· 15 proposals
June 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Rainwater tanks28 MALIAN ROAD SUTTON 2620Rejected
- Subdivision354 MAJURA LANE SUTTON 2620Under Assessment
- Subdivision225 WOODBURY DRIVE SUTTON 2620Under Assessment
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure20 OLD FEDERAL HIGHWAY SUTTON 2620Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation175 WOODBURY DRIVE SUTTON 2620Additional Information Requested
April 2026
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development159 WOODBURY DRIVE SUTTON 2620Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home92 WOODBURY DRIVE SUTTON 2620Additional Information Requested
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation112 WOODBURY DRIVE SUTTON 2620Determined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure45 SONGLARK LANE SUTTON 2620Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation28-30 BIDGES ROAD SUTTON 2620Determined
February 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home34 ALFRED ROAD SUTTON 2620Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Fences; Letterboxes300 CARTWRIGHT AVENUE SUTTON 2620Determined
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure209 WOODBURY DRIVE SUTTON 2620Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation68 WOODBURY DRIVE SUTTON 2620Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Air-conditioning units; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Clothes hoists and clothes lines; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space; Hot water systems; Letterboxes; Pathways and paving; Rainwater tanks; Swimming pool3 BLAKELYS CLOSE SUTTON 2620Determined
2025· 25 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure56 HARCOURT CLOSE SUTTON 2620Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)26 VAUGHAN DRIVE SUTTON 2620Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Barbecues and other outdoor cooking structures; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Rainwater tanks123 WOODBURY DRIVE SUTTON 2620Determined
- Subdivision2402 SUTTON ROAD SUTTON 2620Under Assessment
November 2025
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development187 WOODBURY DRIVE SUTTON 2620Determined
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development6 BLAKELYS CLOSE SUTTON 2620Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure230 BIDGES ROAD SUTTON 2620Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development159 WOODBURY DRIVE SUTTON 2620Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Tennis courts; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development105 HARCOURT CLOSE SUTTON 2620Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space60 CARTWRIGHT AVENUE SUTTON 2620Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure205 WOODBURY DRIVE SUTTON 2620Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space123 HARCOURT CLOSE SUTTON 2620Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Intensive plant agriculture; Horticulture60 CARTWRIGHT AVENUE SUTTON 2620Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space; Residential Accommodation10 BLAKELYS CLOSE SUTTON 2620Determined
- Temporary building, structure or use; Minor building alterations (external)1 MCKEAHNIE LANE SUTTON 2620Determined
August 2025
- Demolition; Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Rainwater tanks; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development56 VICTORIA STREET SUTTON 2620Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure147 READ ROAD SUTTON 2620Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure115 HARCOURT CLOSE SUTTON 2620Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure86 WATTLE FLAT ROAD SUTTON 2620Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Rainwater tanks; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development18 BLAKELYS CLOSE SUTTON 2620Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Minor building alterations (internal); Residential Accommodation228 WOODBURY DRIVE SUTTON 2620Determined
- Subdivision2155 SUTTON ROAD SUTTON 2620Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation210 Majura Lane Sutton NSW 2620Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure76 VICTORIA STREET SUTTON 2620Determined
June 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home34 ALFRED ROAD SUTTON 2620Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Woodbury ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 89
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 43.9/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 42% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 2791st in Australia
- State rank
- 894th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #275 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #560 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime340
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime191
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime272
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime340
- Steal From Retail Storecrime195
- 199 Bidges Rdtransport
- 47 Bidges Rdtransport
- Federal Hwy Service Rd Before Goolabri Drtransport
- Sutton Public School, Victoria Sttransport
- Sutton Rd After Federal Hwy Service Rdtransport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
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