Moving to Sutherland NSW 2232
What the official numbers say about living in Sutherland — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $450 a week, against a median household income of $1,949 a week.
About 56% of homes are owner-occupied and 43% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the apartment.
Who you'll be living with
Sutherland grew 17% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (9,923 → 11,570 people).
Around 61% of households are families, averaging 2.1 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, China, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Spanish, Russian.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Sutherland sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 9 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (44% of workers), while 47% work from home.
Nearest train station: Sutherland, 300 m west.
Nearest tram stop: Waratah Loop (Sutherland), 800 m south-west.
Nearest railway halt: Royal National Park, 3.5 km south.
Nearest airport: Bankstown Airport, 13.3 km north-west.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 23 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 43 schools · 52 cafes & restaurants · 8 supermarkets · 47 parks — see them all on the Sutherland profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Sutherland Public School 250 m · St Patrick's College Sutherland 250 m · Minerva School 450 m · Sutherland North Public School 800 m · The Jannali High School 1 km · Cook School 1.2 km · Jannali Public School 1.5 km · Kirrawee Public School 1.6 km
Groceries: IGA 350 m · Coles 400 m · The Source Bulk Foods 1.2 km · Panetta Mercato 1.2 km · Coles 1.2 km · ALDI 1.3 km · Woolworths 1.8 km · Coles 2.4 km
Parks and reserves: Peace Park 50 m · Forby Sutherland Memorial Garden 150 m · Clio Street Reserve 350 m · Albert Hutchinson Reserve 400 m · Glencoe Street Playground 500 m · Rita Harris Park 500 m · Gray Street Reserve 500 m · Sutherland Park 550 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Sutherland, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Sulphur-crested Cockatoo · Noisy Miner · Australian Magpie · Laughing Kookaburra · Australian Raven.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Sutherland, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutherland here | 11,570 | — | 9/10 | 30% |
| Kirrawee | 11,007 | — | 9/10 | 19% |
| Woronora | 2,043 | — | 10/10 | 64% |
| Jannali | 6,632 | — | 10/10 | 37% |
| Loftus | 4,190 | — | 10/10 | 45% |
| Bonnet Bay | 2,238 | — | 10/10 | 45% |
| Gymea | 8,219 | — | 10/10 | 17% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Sutherland Shire — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Hughes — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2232 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Sutherland profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $450 a week, and about 43% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 17% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 9,923 people to 11,570. It sits about 23 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Sutherland station is roughly 0.3 km away. Local government is Sutherland Shire council, and the federal seat is Hughes.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Sutherland vs Kirrawee · Sutherland vs Jannali.
Nearby guides: Kirrawee · Woronora · Jannali · Loftus · Bonnet Bay · Gymea.
Keep an eye on Sutherland
One email when this data meaningfully changes — new census figures, prices, rankings. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.