Sutherland, NSW 2232 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Sutherland is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2232, home to 11,570 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Sutherland local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 25 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 11,570
- Median age
- 37 years
- Median household income
- $1,949 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,109 /week
- Median family income
- $2,432 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Sutherland Shire
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Sutherland
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Hughes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $450 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Sutherland Public School
- Minerva School
- Sutherland North Public School
- The Jannali High School
- Cook School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 3 train stops, 22 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 5 train stops, 98 bus stops
- Sutherland Station, East Pde, Stand E
- Sutherland Station, Platform 1
- Sutherland Station, Platform 2
- Sutherland Station, Platform 3
- Sutherland Station, Stand A
Lifestyle & amenities
- 27 cafés
- 39 restaurants
- 8 pubs and bars
- 86 parks and reserves
- 11 gyms and fitness centres
- 4 libraries
- 9 supermarkets
- 55 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 26.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 29.2% of the 6,300 resolvable premises in Sutherland. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 22.1%
- Fibre to the Curb: 24.0%
- Fibre to the Building: 24.7%
- Fibre to the Node: 29.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,265 across postcode 2232 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 13% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 348 violent offences, 315 theft, 153 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sutherland?
Sutherland (NSW 2232) had 11,570 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 37. It sits within the Sutherland Shire local government area.
What is the median rent in Sutherland?
The median advertised rent in Sutherland is $450/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Sutherland?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Sutherland covering government sectors. Nearest include: Sutherland Public School (0.3 km), Minerva School (0.5 km), Sutherland North Public School (1.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Sutherland?
Sutherland is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (29.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Sutherland?
Across postcode 2232, 1,265 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (348), theft (315), property damage (153). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Sutherland?
In Sutherland, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (26.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Sutherland?
103 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Sutherland centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 22 bus stops, 3 train stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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