Population 579 (2011 census) Postal code 2577 | Postcode(s) 2577 Region Southern Highlands | |
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Weather 11°C, Wind S at 16 km/h, 98% Humidity Points of interest Eling Forest Winery, Red Cow Farm Garden, Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy, Sutton Forest Estate Wi, Southern Highland Wines | ||
Hillview down lanterns sutton forest new south wales may 2016
Sutton Forest is a small village in the Southern Highlands, New South Wales, Australia in Wingecarribee Shire. It is located 5 km southwest of Moss Vale on the Illawarra Highway. At the 2011 census, Sutton Forest had a population of 579 people.
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- Hillview down lanterns sutton forest new south wales may 2016
- Map of Sutton Forest NSW 2577 Australia
- Etymology
- Churches
- Hotels
- School
- Notable residents
- References
Map of Sutton Forest NSW 2577, Australia
Sutton Forest is located in an agrarian setting and is surrounded by farms, vineyards and is home to manor homes and estates. It is in one of the oldest areas settled by Europeans in Australia after Sydney and is somewhat reminiscent of an English village due to the temperate Southern Highlands climate and high rainfall.
Sutton Forest comprises a two churches, an inn, and two specialty shops.
In 2004, a proposal to locate Sydney's second airport in Sutton Forest met with fierce opposition from locals.
Etymology
In 1819 it was named by Governor Lachlan Macquarie after Charles Manners-Sutton, 1st Viscount Canterbury, a speaker of the House of Commons. In 2001 it had a population of 191. The surrounding area is part of the lands administrative unit of the Sutton Forest Parish.
Churches
Hotels
School
Notable residents
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban own Bunya Hill, a 45 hectare estate and cattle stud farm within the village.