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Sutton, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Sutton is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 2,482. Elevation: 2,014 ft (614 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,482 Population 66/sq mi density
2,014 ft Elevation 614 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
26.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$39,952 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$39,952 median income, 1.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$253,600 home value, $1,268/mo rent

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About Sutton

Sutton

Sutton is a small village in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, Australia in Yass Valley Shire. It is situated on the west bank of the Yass River, about 17 kilometres south of Gundaroo, near the Federal Highway, not far from Canberra. It has a primary school, an Anglican church, a general store, an estate agent, an artists gallery, and a baker. Sutton has its own volunteer Bush Fire Brigade located in the village.

People

Population2,482
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density66/mi²

Economy

B+
Median Income$39,952
Per Capita$39,952
Unemployment1.8%

Housing

B
Home Value$253,600
Rent$1,268
Ownership84.0%
Housing Units993

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain26.9 in/yr
Sunny Days312/yr
Elevation2,014 ft (614 m)
Population2,482
Population Density66 / sq mi
Elevation2,014 ft (614 m)
Coordinates-35.1667°, 149.2500°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average37°F (3°C)
Annual Precipitation26.9 inches (684 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.8 inches (2 cm)
Median Household Income$39,952
Median Age44.0 years

About Sutton

Sutton is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 2,482. The city sits at an elevation of 2,014 feet (614 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 37°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Sutton has a population of 2,482 with a density of 66 people per square mile, spread across 37.6 square miles. The median age is 44.0 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,482
Total Population
66
People / sq mi
44.0yrs
Median Age
13% above Australia avg
37.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Sutton vs Australia Average

The median household income in Sutton is $39,952, which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,952. The average weekly wage is $768, 46% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 236 business establishments.

Income: Sutton vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$39,952
47% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$39,952
Avg Weekly Wage$768

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)236

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sutton is $253,600, 10% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,268 (9% above the national average of $1,163). 84.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 993 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$253,600
10% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,268
9% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership84.0%
Owner-Occupied84.0%
Renter-Occupied16.0%
Housing Units993

Property Tax

Climate in Sutton

Sutton has an average annual temperature of 13.9°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jan (22°C), the coldest is Jul (6.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 596 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22°C / 72°F 14.2° / 29.7° 56.7
Feb 20.8°C / 69°F 13.7° / 28° 60.0
Mar 18.2°C / 65°F 11.1° / 25.2° 49.5
Apr 13.8°C / 57°F 6.7° / 20.9° 28.4
May 9.8°C / 50°F 2.9° / 16.6° 28.3
Jun 7.3°C / 45°F 1.4° / 13.2° 49.4
Jul 6.2°C / 43°F 0.2° / 12.3° 41.5
Aug 7.6°C / 46°F 1° / 14.1° 44.2
Sep 10.6°C / 51°F 3.6° / 17.5° 57.2
Oct 13.6°C / 56°F 6.4° / 20.9° 51.8
Nov 17°C / 63°F 9.7° / 24.3° 67.9
Dec 19.7°C / 67°F 12.1° / 27.3° 61.0
Sutton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 312 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,014 feet.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 37°F Jul (3°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below Australia avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average37°F (3°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,014 ft (614 m)
Area37.6 sq mi (97.5 km²)
Population Density66/sq mi
Coordinates-35.1667°N, 149.2500°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.9"
29% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.83"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.8 on Sep 25, 2019.

Feb 28, 2004 16 km SSE of Junee, Australia M3.9 145 km
Feb 14, 2002 1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia M3.9 148 km
Jun 22, 2012 23 km N of Boorowa, Australia M3.8 115 km
Apr 19, 2012 36 km ENE of Tumut, Australia M3.7 59 km
Apr 1, 1990 35 km SSE of Cooma, Australia M3.4 149 km
May 20, 1991 23 km S of Cowra, Australia M3.4 134 km
Mar 2, 2006 23 km NE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.4 41 km
Jul 11, 2003 15 km WNW of Cootamundra, Australia M3.3 141 km
Aug 18, 2007 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M3.2 135 km
May 18, 2001 12 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.2 105 km
Nov 9, 2002 13 km NE of Berridale, Australia M3.2 127 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 114 km
Dec 12, 1992 18 km W of Boorowa, Australia M3.1 103 km
Apr 21, 2006 20 km NNE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.1 41 km
Feb 27, 2000 14 km SSE of Young, Australia M3.1 115 km
Jan 14, 2003 5 km SSW of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.1 28 km
Jul 2, 1992 4 km NNE of Yass, Australia M3.0 49 km
May 17, 2003 8 km NW of Kosciuszko National Park, Australia M3.0 138 km
Feb 27, 2002 10 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.0 103 km
Nov 24, 1991 18 km WSW of Crookwell, Australia M2.9 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
February 67°F (20°C) 2.1 in Warmest
March 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
May 49°F (10°C) 2.0 in
June 44°F (6°C) 1.9 in Driest
July 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in Coldest
August 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in
September 49°F (9°C) 2.5 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in Wettest
December 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in

Sutton has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 37°F in July to 67°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.8") and June the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Sutton

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sutton Primary School
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Radio Stations near Sutton

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NIGE! alternative rock, classic rock AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Sutton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Australian War Memorial
Bayonets And Bandages War Museum
Bungendore Fine Art
Calthorpes House
Canberra Fire Museum
Canberra Museum and Gallery
Canberra Railway Museum
Canberra Railway Museum
Hall School Museum
Museum of Australian Democracy
National Archives of Australia
National Capital Exhibition
National Dinosaur Museum
National Film & Sound Archive
Queanbeyan and District Historical Museum
Queanbeyan Printing Museum
St Johns Schoolhouse Museum

Libraries in Sutton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ACT Heritage Library0.0
ACT Public Library Erindale0.0
ANU Law Library0.0
ArchivesACT0.0
ArchivesACT0.0
Belconnen Library0.0
Black Mountain Library0.0
Black Mountain Library0.0
Bungendore Community Library0.0
Civic Library0.0
Civic Library0.0
CSIRO Black Mountain0.0
Dickson Library0.0
Dickson Library0.0
Dickson Library0.0
Gungahlin Public Library0.0
Hancock Library East Wing0.0
Hancock Library West Wing0.0
JB Chifley Building0.0
Kingston Library0.0
Kingston Library0.0
Kippax Public Library0.0
Meg's Toy Box0.0
Meg's Toy Box0.0
Murrumbateman Library0.0
National Centre for Australian Children's Literature0.0
National Centre for Australian Children's Literature0.0
National Library of Australia0.0
Old Senior School Library0.0
Queanbeyan City Council Library0.0
R.G. Menzies Library0.0
Research Library of the National Museum of Australia0.0
Research Library of the National Museum of Australia0.0
School of Art Library0.0
School of Art Library0.0
Senior Library0.0
Tuggeranong Library0.0
Woden Library0.0
Woden Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Sutton

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Capital Food Market
Capital Region Farmers Market
Capital Region Farmers Market

Breweries in Sutton

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Attitude
Attitude

Stadiums & Teams in Sutton

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sutton

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Canberra AirportCBRMedium Airport
Goulburn AirportGULMedium Airport
2nd Crookwell AirfieldSmall Airport
Bakblok AirportSmall Airport
Braidwood AirportSmall Airport
Collector AirportSmall Airport
Crookwell AirportSmall Airport
Currandooley AirportSmall Airport
Gundaroo AirportSmall Airport
Hall AirportSmall Airport
Marulan (Tangryang) AirstripSmall Airport
Southern tablelands gliding clubSmall Airport
Wallaroo Private AirstripSmall Airport
Wee Jasper AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Sutton

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Sutton Post Office

Treatment Centers in Sutton

12 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
ACT Pain and Wellness Clinic
Belconnen Chiropractic Centre
Belconnen Mall Medical Centre
Canberra Complementary Health Practice
Central Outpatients
Child Health Clinic
Chiropractic Life
ICON Cancer Centre Canberra
Nephrocare Northside Dialysis Clinic
Orthoclinic Specialist Orthodontics
QSCAN Bruce
Western Creek Medical Practice

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sutton

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Peter's

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sutton

What is the population of Sutton?

Sutton has a population of 2,482 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 66 people per square mile, spread across 37.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Sutton expensive to live in?

The median household income is $39,952, 47% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $253,600 (10% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,268 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Sutton?

Sutton has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 37°F in July. The area receives 312 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.9 inches.

How is the job market in Sutton?

The job market in Sutton is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $768. There are 236 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sutton?

The median home value in Sutton is $253,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,268. The homeownership rate is 84.0%.

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