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Sutton Forest

NSW 2577 • New South Wales

504
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
106.41 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
HistoricRuralFamily-FriendlyNature

About Sutton Forest

Sutton Forest is a small historic village in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales within Wingecarribee Shire, situated approximately 5 kilometres west of Moss Vale, 141 kilometres south-west of Sydney and 61 kilometres north-east of Goulburn at an elevation of 661 metres. The village covers 106.4 square kilometres of cool-climate Highland farmland and recorded a population of 504 at the 2021 census. Sutton Forest has a long and distinguished history as one of the Southern Highlands' earliest European settlements, with a historic inn and the well-known Sutton Forest Country Store among its enduring community landmarks. The locality's name derives from English settlement tradition and reflects the broader Wingecarribee Shire's pattern of English-named Highland villages.

Sutton Forest offers a classic Southern Highlands lifestyle — cool summers, crisp winters and a rich heritage landscape of pastoral estates, horse studs and garden properties that have made the Southern Highlands one of Sydney's favourite weekend escapes. Moss Vale (5 km east) provides the area's main services including supermarkets, schools and Moss Vale station on the T2 Southern Highlands Line with direct services to Sydney Central. The historic villages of Berrima (8 km north) — one of Australia's best-preserved Georgian towns — and Bowral (12 km north-east) are within easy reach, along with the Southern Highlands' renowned garden estates, antique shops, farmers' markets and restaurants. The area is particularly popular with Sydney buyers seeking holiday retreats, rural lifestyle properties and the Southern Highlands' distinctive autumn cool-climate character.

Sutton Forest falls under postcode 2577 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Kiama electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2577
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Whitlam
State Electorate
Kiama
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.60°, 150.41°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
106.41 km²
Elevation
0m

🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Sutton Forest for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$1.7M
6 sales · vs 2024 n/a

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Moss Vale
5 km
T2 Southern Highlands Line – trains to Sydney Central ~2 hrs
Exeter
8 km
T2 Southern Highlands Line – trains to Sydney Central ~2 hrs 10 min

Bus Services

  • Dions Bus Service / Berrima District Transport — Moss Vale / Bowral / Mittagong ~10 min to Moss Vale

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
141 km
By Train
~2 hrs 10 min (drive/bus ~5 km to Moss Vale, then T2 Southern Highlands Line to Central)
By Bus
~10 min to Moss Vale then train connections
By Car (Peak)
~1 hr 50 min–2 hrs via Hume Highway and M5/M7
By Car (Off-Peak)
~1 hr 40 min

🛣️ Moss Vale station (5 km east) provides the most convenient T2 rail access. Bowral (12 km north-east) and Mittagong (15 km north) also have Southern Highlands Line stations. The Hume Highway provides fast car access to Sydney.

Walkability Car Dependent

Sutton Forest village has the landmark Country Store and limited local amenities, but most daily needs require a short drive to Moss Vale or Bowral. Walking within the rural village and along heritage roads is pleasant but not practical for errands.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
504
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sutton Forest known for? +

Sutton Forest is a small historic village in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales within Wingecarribee Shire, situated approximately 5 kilometres west of Moss Vale, 141 kilometres south-west of Sydney and 61 kilometres north-east of Goulburn at an elevation of 661 metres.

How far is Sutton Forest from Sydney CBD? +

Sutton Forest is approximately 141 kilometres from Sydney CBD. The drive takes around ~1 hr 50 min–2 hrs via Hume Highway and M5/M7 during peak hour and ~1 hr 40 min off-peak. By train, the journey takes approximately ~2 hrs 10 min (drive/bus ~5 km to Moss Vale, then T2 Southern Highlands Line to Central).

Does Sutton Forest have public transport? +

Sutton Forest is served by Moss Vale station (5 km, approximately null walk) on the T2 Southern Highlands Line – trains to Sydney Central ~2 hrs. Local bus services including Dions Bus Service / Berrima District Transport also connect residents to Moss Vale / Bowral / Mittagong.

What is the population of Sutton Forest? +

According to the 2021 Census, Sutton Forest has a population of approximately 504 residents. It is a small community by Australian standards.

Is Sutton Forest a good place to live? +

Sutton Forest offers a unique blend of historic character and residential living. It suits those who appreciate heritage surroundings and a close-knit community, while remaining connected to regional services.

What is the postcode for Sutton Forest? +

The postcode for Sutton Forest in NSW is 2577.

What is the median house price in Sutton Forest? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $1,700,000. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.