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Sutherland 2232 suburb insights

Located in the Sutherland council area, Sutherland (2232) is one of greater Sydney's residential suburbs covered by Stickybeak's property analysis tool. The 16 data cards on this page address four questions every buyer should ask: whether you can afford the suburb (median prices, rental yield, first home buyer schemes), what life would be like there (schools, childcare, walkability, commute to the CBD), whether there are any dealbreakers (flood risk, bushfire zones, air quality, traffic), and how Sutherland is likely to change over time (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics). Data is drawn from NSW Planning, Transport for NSW, the ABS, and other authoritative government sources. Use the sticky navigation bar at the top to move directly between sections.

Last refreshed May 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

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Affordability

Can I afford Sutherland?

Can I afford Sutherland?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Sutherland? Based on the suburb median of $760,000 (units) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment
$3,751/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
44.4%

Tight

Loan assumptions
$608,000 loan
20% deposit ($152,000)
30-year P&I

Repayments here would take 44% of the typical local household's gross income. Possible, but tight.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
Sutherland44.4%
Sydney median income41.8%
30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

Sources: RBA Table F6 (rate), ABS Census 2021 G02 (income), suburb median sale.
Can I afford Sutherland?

Rental market in Sutherland

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 114 new bond lodgements this quarter.

Rents here sit around the Sydney middle. A balance of rental stock and owner-occupier demand.

Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$698per week
Sep 2025 · 114 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Dec 22: $520 per week (96 bonds)Mar 23: $550 per week (98 bonds)Jun 23: $560 per week (110 bonds)Sep 23: $595 per week (126 bonds)Dec 23: $600 per week (114 bonds)Mar 24: $650 per week (131 bonds)Jun 24: $650 per week (138 bonds)Sep 24: $650 per week (127 bonds)Dec 24: $645 per week (115 bonds)Mar 25: $680 per week (125 bonds)Jun 25: $660 per week (92 bonds)Sep 25: $698 per week (114 bonds)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25

Nearby suburbs · same combination

Gymea2227
$645▼$53
1.1 km away
Miranda2228
$725▲$27
2.8 km away
Jannali2226
$635▼$63
3.3 km away
Sylvania2224
$695▼$3
3.9 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.

Lifestyle

Sutherland Lifestyle

Source: ABS Census 2021, Postal Areas (CC BY 4.0).

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Sutherland

40
FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW
03:05 AEST
Earlwood station · 14.6 km from centroid
12-month median: AQI 30 · Good

Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.

Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
7.5µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
19.8µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.9pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Earlwood station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
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Change

How might Sutherland change?

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2232

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2232. Expected back by Q3 2026.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Sutherland change?

Investor activity in Sutherland

2232 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

What to do next

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1
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Compare Sutherland with another suburb

Also in Sutherland

Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Sutherland postcodes, or explore the full Sutherland suburb index.

Caringbah 2229Cronulla 2230Engadine 2233Gymea 2227

Other Inner South suburbs

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Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2232?
Sutherland is the primary suburb with postcode 2232 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Sutherland is the main locality.
Which local government area is Sutherland in?
Sutherland (2232) is located in the Sutherland local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Sutherland?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Sutherland (2232) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Sutherland flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Sutherland. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Sutherland?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Sutherland (2232), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Sutherland (2232) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Sutherland (2232). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Sutherland changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Sutherland (2232) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Sutherland in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Sutherland 2232: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Sutherland suburb index to compare nearby options.