Local Government Area (LGA) Research · Data as of Sept 2026

Property Investment in Sutherland Shire, NSW

43 suburbs in Sutherland Shire council area · Part of Greater Sydney · Population ~241,327 · 84,526 dwellings · 334 km²

Sutherland Shire Council Average R-Score 85 / 100 — top suburb in Sutherland Shire scores 99/100

Market conditions here are running warmer than most

Most of the demand and supply indicators we track are sitting above the national midpoint this month.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Top suburb in Sutherland Shire99

Highest R-Score out of 43 suburbs in Sutherland Shire

Sutherland Shire council average85

Across 41 scored suburbs in Sutherland Shire

Suburb medians in Sutherland Shire range from $1,100,000 to $4,372,000.

3-year population movement: +3.9%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 1.5% of stock (~1,312 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $1.8B. Key employment sectors: Health Care and Social Assistance (15%), Retail Trade (15%), Accommodation and Food Services (9%), Construction (9%).

Typical suburb median price$1,800,000

Across 43 suburbs in Sutherland Shire (Sept 2026) · ~58 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent3.2%

Median asking rent ~$1200/wk · Vacancy 2.6%.

Top suburb R-Score in Sutherland Shire99/100

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Sutherland Shire (NSW) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Sutherland Shire

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Sutherland Shire (New South Wales).

Is Sutherland Shire (NSW) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Sutherland Shire (New South Wales) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 85/100 across 43 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 99/100. Across Sutherland Shire, the typical suburb median price is $1,800,000, median weekly rent is $1200/wk, gross rental yield is 3.2%, and vacancy sits at 2.6%.

Which suburbs in Sutherland Shire have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Sutherland Shire (NSW) are Dolans Bay (99/100, median $3,165,000), Sandy Point (99/100, median $1,320,000), Greenhills Beach (95/100, median $4,372,000), Gymea Bay (94/100, median $1,860,000), Kareela (94/100, median $1,826,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Sutherland Shire?

Across Sutherland Shire (NSW), the median suburb property price is $1,800,000, median asking rent is $1200/wk, and median gross yield is 3.2%, with homes averaging 58 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Sutherland Shire include Sandy Point (6.3%), Dolans Bay (4.6%), Burraneer (4.4%).

What are the demographics and size of the Sutherland Shire council area?

Sutherland Shire is a Local Government Area in New South Wales (part of Greater Sydney) with an ABS estimated resident population of 241,327, approximately 84,526 dwellings, covering 334 sq km.

What are the best streets in Sutherland Shire (NSW)?

Every street across all 43 suburbs in Sutherland Shire is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.