Thinking about buying your first home in Sutherland (2232)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Sutherland is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Sutherland a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Sutherland (2232) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Sutherland suits buyers who want strong walkability and genuine suburban convenience without paying inner-city prices for a unit. At a median of $760,000, the apartment market is accessible for households on solid incomes, and the 77 walkability score reflects real amenity: 12 supermarkets, 23 cafes, and 58 transport stops within 1.6 kilometres. The median age of 37 and a B- family grade suggest a neighbourhood with young families settling in, backed by a mean ICSEA of 1062 across local public schools.
Who would not love it
The bushfire risk here is not a footnote. At 93.5% of the postcode classified as bushfire-prone land, this is one of the most exposed postcodes in Sydney, and you need to take that seriously before committing. Houses are also a thin slice of the market at just 19% of dwellings, so if a freestanding home is the goal, supply is tight and $1,655,000 is the entry point. First home buyers cannot access the FHBAS at the house median, and the composite grade of C+ reflects genuine limitations.
What to verify before you bid
- Obtain a Section 10.7 planning certificate and confirm the specific bushfire attack level (BAL) rating for any property you are considering, given 93.5% of the postcode is bushfire-prone. - Check building insurance quotes before exchange, as BAL ratings materially affect premiums and some insurers restrict cover in high-risk zones. - For units, review the strata records for fire-compliance works and any outstanding special levies, particularly in older blocks given the 67% apartment composition. - Confirm train frequency to the CBD, as the 40-minute off-peak drive time will extend considerably during peak hours.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Sutherland?
BOCSAR · SUTHERLAND 2232
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K16,08512 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY+100%Above Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Sutherland
Within LGA: Sutherland
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
TRANSPORT REGULATORY OFFENCES49%679 reports
AGAINST JUSTICE PROCEDURES39%539 reports
THEFT12%169 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED53%
NON-DOMESTIC47%
Across 96 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Sutherland
35
FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW
Reading may be delayed · 00:00 AEST
Earlwood station · 14.6 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 30 · Good
Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.
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.
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
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$695▼$3
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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.
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.
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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.
