- Est. Median Value
- $600K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 82/100
- Green Space
- 1%
- Current Weather
- 6.3°C
- Median Age
- 41 yrs
~43 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Sutton
Is Sutton a good place to live?
Sutton is home to roughly 669 people across 20.7 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Sutton scores 48 out of 100, with a safety score of 82/100 and 1% green space.
Schools: Sutton has 7 schools in or near the suburb, spanning early-childhood through to secondary education. See the Schools tab below for the full list.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $600K, and weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 6.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Sutton is right for you depends on what you’re looking for. Use the data and community tips below to decide if it suits your lifestyle, family and budget.
Livability Breakdown
- Safety82
- Amenities22
- Schools85
- Housing Affordability62
- Green space10
- Community33
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $600K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $81K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +0.5%
- Data Year
- 2023
Key Financial Indicators (NZD)
† Est. Median Value is suburb.co.nz's own estimate, modelled from available public data. We aim for accuracy, but where data is limited, estimates may be imprecise.
Nearby Suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Sutton?
- Children living in Sutton are in zone for Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School, St Hildas Collegiate, Columba College, John McGlashan College, Liberton Christian School, Taieri College, Trinity Catholic College. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Sutton?
- Use the School Zone Checker on this page. Enter your address to check your school zone and see which schools you have a guaranteed right to enrol at.
- What is the postcode for Sutton?
- The postcode for Sutton is 9597.
- What is the population of Sutton?
- Sutton has 669 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Sutton?
- The estimated median property value in Sutton is $600K. Median weekly rent is $200/week.
- Where is Sutton?
- Sutton is in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.
- Is Sutton a good place to live?
- Sutton scores 48/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Sutton
Schools in zone for Sutton
Children living in Sutton have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School
Full Primary · roll 77 · decile 9
St Hildas Collegiate
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 463 · decile 10
Columba College
Composite · roll 609
John McGlashan College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 527
Liberton Christian School
Full Primary · roll 133 · decile 7
Taieri College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1203 · decile 7
Trinity Catholic College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 872
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Sutton. School enrolment zones (home zones) decide which schools your child has a guaranteed right to enrol at.
Address matching is approximate and based on OpenStreetMap geocoding — confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.
Sutton Weather
Current conditions: 6.3°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.72 | 11.1 | 2.63 | 10.74 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.98 | 10.34 | 2.48 | 10.57 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.04 | 8.25 | 3.26 | 9.05 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.93 | 6.5 | 2.04 | 7.33 |
| 🍂 May | 12.26 | 3.85 | 2.27 | 5.92 |
| ❄️ Jun | 9.95 | 1.44 | 1.59 | 5.86 |
| ❄️ Jul | 9.2 | 1.37 | 2.83 | 5.61 |
| ❄️ Aug | 10.81 | 0.8 | 1.55 | 7.4 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.46 | 3.59 | 2.74 | 8.29 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.45 | 5.09 | 3.8 | 9.61 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.21 | 6.92 | 2.39 | 10.39 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.86 | 10.14 | 4.5 | 10.22 |
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