Sutherland (NSW)
NSWSutherland (NSW) is a growing suburb in NSW with 11,570 residents.
- SAL code
- 13716
- SA2
- 128021538
- Population
- 11,570
- LGA
- Sutherland
Sutherland (NSW), NSW had 11,570 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 8.9% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 25-34 years, and the median age sits at 37. Households are most often couples with children, and those with a mortgage repay a median of $2,167 a month. Around 56.5% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being rented at 43.5%. Most dwellings are flats or apartments, making up 65.4% of the suburb's housing stock. The suburb has 20 parks and reserves mapped within its boundary. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?11,570
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+8.9%
3yr: +5.4% · 10yr: +17.2%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$1,949/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
37
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?8/10
SA2 · least disadvantaged
Unemployment
?4.1%
SA4 · Q4 2025
Schools
3
2 primary
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
?10
6 long day, 3 OSHC
Parks & green space
?20
Parks, reserves
Transport stops
?27
GTFS stops
Dwelling approvals
?69
Sutherland · Feb 2026
Median Weekly Rent
Based on NSW rental bond lodgements, aggregated at postcode level. All SALs sharing this postcode show the same median.
Median House Sale Price
Source: state Valuer-General (suburb-level quarterly medians).
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Population over time — Sutherland - Kirrawee (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Sutherland (NSW) suburb alone is ~11,570 (Census 2021).
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 18,564 to 24,903 over 24 years, averaging 1.2% per year.
Schools
3 in suburbGovernment school catchment
Intake zonePrimary
Sutherland PS54.5%
- Jannali PS 21.9%
- Sutherland NPS 12.1%
- Loftus PS 7.0%
- Jannali EPS 3.6%
- Kirrawee PS 0.4%
- Woronora River PS 0.2%
- Engadine WPS 0.1%
- Bonnet Bay PS 0.0%
Secondary
The Jannali HS93.2%
- Engadine HS 6.7%
- Gymea THS 0.0%
- Kirrawee HS 0.0%
Source: NSW Department of Education — School Intake Zones. Boundaries can be amended without notice; confirm with the school before relying on enrolment.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 3.7%Predominantly apartments (65.4%), mixed tenure (57% own or mortgage), built for families (62% are 2 bed).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
Number of bedrooms
Bushfire & flood risk
Hazard data is not yet available for NSW.
Source when available: NSW Rural Fire Service (BFPL) and NSW DPHI EPI Flood.
Planning zones
11 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| R2 | ZoneResidential | 26.2% | 0.93 km² |
| SP1 | ZoneSpecial use | 14.1% | 0.50 km² |
| R4 | ZoneResidential | 12.7% | 0.45 km² |
| SP2 | ZoneSpecial use | 9.9% | 0.35 km² |
| C2 | ZoneEnvironmental | 9.7% | 0.35 km² |
| RE1 | ZoneRecreation | 9.4% | 0.34 km² |
| E2 | ZoneEnvironmental | 8.9% | 0.32 km² |
| C4 | ZoneEnvironmental | 5.0% | 0.18 km² |
| R3 | ZoneResidential | 3.5% | 0.12 km² |
| RE2 | ZoneRecreation | 0.4% | 0.02 km² |
| W1 | ZoneWaterway | 0.1% | 3,869 m² |
Source: NSW DPHI EPI Land Zoning (ZONE_NSW/2026-04-29/1eccf1a530fa1be5) · As of Apr 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.