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Sutton
2 km²
A small cluster of detached houses in the Yass Valley, Sutton is a predominantly family-oriented community. It has become much younger and more affluent since 2011, with the typical resident now just 36. The area is defined by high-earning professionals who live in large homes, creating a community with a very high proportion of children and a strong focus on family life.
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Sutton is a young community where 25% of people are children under 15, well above the national figure. The typical age has dropped sharply since 2011, while the proportion of seniors has fallen to 11.6%, which is well below the state average.
Most residents were born in Australia (87%), though the area has a higher proportion of overseas-born people than most similar places. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 97.5% of the community. Very few people use another language at home (3.9%), and no one reported speaking little or no English.
A large majority of residents report having no religion (59.2%), a figure far above the national average. This represents a significant increase of 38 points since 2011.
The community is highly qualified, with 40.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the state average and follows a sharp increase since 2011.
Typical weekly family incomes are far above the national figure at $3,714. About 59.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, and 32.4% of individuals earn over $2,000 weekly.
The area is very healthy, with only 1.4% of people needing help with daily activities. This is well below the national average of 5.8%.
Sutton has a very active community, with 31.9% of people volunteering. Unpaid care for children is also common, with 38.9% of residents providing this support.
Homes are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household. Most families consist of couples with children (74.9%), while only 14% of people live alone.
Every home in Sutton is a separate house, and 88.4% have three or more bedrooms. Most residents have a mortgage, with typical monthly payments of $2,529.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, with 0% of people using public transport to commute. More than half of all homes have at least two vehicles.
The community is quite mobile, as 40.4% of people moved in the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Job prospects are strong, with a low unemployment rate of 3.0% and 72.1% of people working full-time. Many residents work in public administration and safety.
Sutton is mostly car-dependent, though nearly 90% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school or groceries. There is no public transport or health service within a 15-minute walk.