Sutton, NSW 2620 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Sutton is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2620, home to 1,556 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Snowy Monaro local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 241 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,556
- Median age
- 44 years
- Median household income
- $3,044 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,182 /week
- Median family income
- $3,204 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Capital Region
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Eden-Monaro
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $450 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,668
- Rent share of household income
- 15%
Schools
- Sutton Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- Sutton Public School, Victoria St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 parks and reserves
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (30.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 636 mm
- Reference station: Canberra Airport, 5.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 244 resolvable premises in Sutton. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 2,570 across postcode 2620 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 637 violent offences, 599 theft, 354 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sutton?
Sutton (NSW 2620) had 1,556 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 44. It sits within the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional local government area.
What is the median rent in Sutton?
The median advertised rent in Sutton is $450/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Sutton?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Sutton covering government sectors. Nearest include: Sutton Public School (0.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Sutton?
Sutton is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Sutton?
Across postcode 2620, 2,570 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (637), theft (599), property damage (354). 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 Sutton?
In Sutton, mean daily temperatures range from 6.8°C to 21.1°C and annual rainfall is 636 mm measured at the Canberra Airport weather station (5.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Sutton?
1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Sutton centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop. 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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