Question 1

Is Suttontown a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Suttontown is a small, quietly residential suburb on the fringe of Mount Gambier, with leafy streets and a low-density, semi-rural feel. Housing is a mix of older character homes and more recent brick residences on generous blocks, which tends to attract families and people seeking a relaxed regional lifestyle. The community numbers 692 people, with a median age of 38 and a median household income of $2,330 a week, and families dominate the household mix. Over nine in ten dwellings are owner-occupied while renters make up a small share.

Residents have easy access to Mount Gambier’s shops, services and sporting facilities, while nearby parklands and limestone attractions including the Blue Lake support regular outdoor recreation. The suburb has seen recent transport upgrades, including improved roundabouts and pedestrian ramps on the Princes Highway at Suttontown Road, and it is included in the District Council of Grant’s Inner Townships Master Plan program. The state education department has also indicated it will review pedestrian safety at Suttontown Primary School with the council. Whether that mix suits you depends on what you are looking for in a suburb.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Suttontown?

Accepted Answer

Measured against what households in Suttontown earned at the most recent Census, the picture is mixed. A house renting for $585 a week would take about 25.1% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, a moderate share. The median house price of $565,117 is about 4.7 times a typical local household's annual income at the last Census, which sits somewhat above local incomes. If you're renting rather than buying, that rent share is the more relevant figure for you.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Suttontown a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

The clearest movement in Suttontown over the past year is a large rise in house values, which climbed 20.6%. House rents rose only slightly, up 0.9%, so the figures show capital growth has been the stronger performer this year while rental income from houses changed only marginally. Whether that balance suits your investment goals depends on what you are looking for.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	$565K	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	20.6%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	12	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	113	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$585	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	0.9%	N/A

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