Mount Hutton
All four SEIFA indexes place Mount Hutton in decile 1, the most disadvantaged tier nationally, yet median house prices reached $741,500 in 2024-2025, a figure that sits well above many comparably ranked areas. The suburb's population of 3,712 skews older, with a median age of 43 that is 3.0 years above the national figure. Household income sits in the 47.5th percentile nationally, squarely average, while the 91.8% car-dependency rate underscores limited public transport access. Detached houses make up 73.5% of dwellings, giving the suburb a firmly low-density residential character.
Population
3,712
Median Age
43.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,519/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
33
Median House
$742K
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The median house price of $741,500 is the key entry point, and prices moved from $723,500 in 2024 to $791,000 in 2025, a 9.3% one-year rise. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,798, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 27.3%, below the 30% stress threshold. Separate houses dominate at 73.5% of stock, with semi-detached homes at 21.7% and apartments at just 4.8%. Three-bedroom dwellings are the most common at 48.0%, followed by four-plus bedroom homes at 25.7%. Outright owners account for 33.7% of households and mortgage holders 37.6%, a balance typical of an established suburb with long-term residents rather than rapid turnover.
For Buyers
The median house price of $741,500 is the key entry point, and prices moved from $723,500 in 2024 to $791,000 in 2025, a 9.3% one-year rise. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,798, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 27.3%, below the 30% stress threshold. Separate houses dominate at 73.5% of stock, with semi-detached homes at 21.7% and apartments at just 4.8%. Three-bedroom dwellings are the most common at 48.0%, followed by four-plus bedroom homes at 25.7%. Outright owners account for 33.7% of households and mortgage holders 37.6%, a balance typical of an established suburb with long-term residents rather than rapid turnover.
For Investors
Renters make up 28.7% of households, a moderate tenant pool, against a median house price of $741,500 and weekly rent of $395. That implies a gross yield near 2.8%, low for the price point. The vacancy rate of 5.1% is elevated compared to tight rental markets, signalling less urgency from tenants. Development activity shows 30 applications lodged in the past 12 months, including multi-dwelling housing and subdivision works, which points to gradual intensification. The 9.3% price growth from 2024 to 2025 is the strongest recent signal, though the decile 1 SEIFA score on all four indexes suggests the suburb draws from a constrained income base, which can cap rent growth.
Development Activity
Total DAs
157
Last 12 Months
33
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+32.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Mount Hutton iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Mount Hutton Public School
K-6 · 166 students
Demographics
The median age of 43 is 3.0 years above the national figure, and the average household size of 2.3 is 0.2 below national, consistent with an older, post-family profile. Overseas-born residents reach 11.7%, which is 9.9 percentage points below the national rate, making this one of the more locally born communities in NSW. Ancestry is predominantly Anglo-Celtic, led by English (1,584), Scottish (441) and Irish (348). University qualifications are held by 24.6% of residents, 5.5 percentage points below the national average, which aligns with the decile 1 IEO score for education and occupation. Couples without children at 28.6% of families reflect the aging household mix.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
73.5%
Houses
21.7%
Townhouse
4.8%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure splits into 33.7% outright owners, 37.6% with a mortgage, and 28.7% renters. The high outright ownership share points to long-established residents who purchased decades ago, rather than a market of active recent buyers. Stock is detached-house dominant at 73.5%, with 21.7% semi-detached and 4.8% apartments. Three-bedroom homes make up 48.0% of dwellings and four-plus bedroom homes 25.7%, confirming a family-sized stock. The median price rose from $723,500 to $791,000 between 2024 and 2025, a 9.3% gain. Rent-to-income at 26.0% stays below the 30% stress threshold, so the average renter is not under housing cost pressure.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,798
Rent / wk
$395
HH Size
2.3
Personal Income / wk
$710
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.1%
Unoccupied
77
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
26.0%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
27.3%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
28.6%
Couples, no children
2,707
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the dominant industry at 25.7% of employed residents (297 workers), more than double the next sector, Education at 11.4% (132 workers). Construction follows at 9.9% (114 workers), then Professional and Technical services at 7.3% and Public Administration at 6.3%. By occupation, Professionals lead (344), followed by Clerical/Admin (263) and Community/Personal services (237). Unemployment sits at 4.1% and the full-time employment rate is 62.5%, with 1,224 residents not in the labour force, partly explained by the older median age. The decile 1 score across all four SEIFA indexes signals below-average economic advantage compared to the national distribution.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
62.5%
Part-time
33.4%
Participation
53.0%
Employed
1,574
Occupations
Top Industries
University
24.6%
Postgraduate
4.8%
Born Overseas
11.7%
Dwellings
1,439
Transport to Work
Car dependency is extreme at 91.8% of commuters driving, with only 0.9% using public transport and 1.6% walking or cycling, all lower than the state average for metropolitan areas. No schools are recorded inside the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families rely on institutions in neighbouring areas. Crime data is not available at the suburb level for this dataset, though the decile 1 IRSD score places Mount Hutton among more disadvantaged areas nationally. The need-for-assistance rate of 13.3% (475 residents) is above average, consistent with an older median age of 43 and a lower-income profile. Volunteering at 9.9% shows moderate community engagement.
Drive
91.8%
Public Transport
0.9%
Walk / Cycle
1.6%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Mount Hutton compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mount Hutton a good suburb to live in?
Mount Hutton suits owner-occupiers seeking detached houses at a sub-$800K price point, with 73.5% of dwellings being separate houses and a mortgage-to-income ratio of 27.3%, below the 30% stress threshold. The main trade-offs are decile 1 SEIFA scores across all 4 indexes and 91.8% car dependency with minimal public transport access at 0.9%.
What is the median house price in Mount Hutton?
The median house price is $741,500 for 2024-2025. Prices rose 9.3% from $723,500 in 2024 to $791,000 in 2025. Weekly rent averages $395 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $1,798, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 27.3%.
What schools are in Mount Hutton?
No schools are recorded inside the Mount Hutton boundary in this dataset, so families typically use schools in neighbouring suburbs. The suburb's university qualification rate is 24.6%, which is 5.5 percentage points below the national average, and the suburb's population of 3,712 includes a significant share of residents aged above the median of 43.
Is Mount Hutton safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Mount Hutton at the suburb level in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores decile 1 on the IRSD index of relative disadvantage, the lowest tier nationally, and 13.3% of residents (475 people) require daily assistance, both above-average figures that warrant consideration.
Is Mount Hutton good for property investment?
Weekly rent of $395 against a $741,500 median implies a gross yield near 2.8%, below the national average for investment properties. The vacancy rate of 5.1% is elevated, and all 4 SEIFA deciles sit at 1, the lowest nationally. However, 9.3% price growth from 2024 to 2025 and 30 recent development applications suggest active local activity.
How is Mount Hutton's population changing?
Population census data puts Mount Hutton at 3,712 residents with a median age of 43, which is 3.0 years above the national figure. A turnover rate of 22.4% suggests moderate resident movement, while 77.6% of residents stayed between census periods. The older age profile and below-national household size of 2.3 point to gradual household contraction over time.
How much development is happening in Mount Hutton?
There were 30 development applications lodged in the past 12 months, including multi-dwelling housing, subdivision and demolition works. This level of activity, above 20 applications, is notable for a suburb of 3,712 residents and indicates a gradual shift toward higher-density stock compared to the current 73.5% detached-house base.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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