Overall score
Bungarribee
48.6/100
Rooty Hill
52.5/100
Bungarribee vs Rooty Hill, NSW Suburb Comparison
Bungarribee for families and schools; Rooty Hill for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BungarribeeRooty Hill
Crime rate
Bungarribee
55.6 / 1k
Rooty Hill
76.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bungarribee
358
Rooty Hill
260
Population
Bungarribee
3,177
Rooty Hill
16,176
Metric leadBungarribee 5Rooty Hill 71 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesRooty Hill
- Best for familiesBungarribee
- Best for investmentRooty Hill
- Best for best valueRooty Hill
- Best for best schoolsBungarribee
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Bungarribee | Rooty Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.6/100 | 52.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 2.0/100 | 40.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 55.6 / 1k | 76.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 27 | 145 |
| Walkability | 38.0/100 | 92.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 358 | 260 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 23 |
| Green cover | 66.0% | 15.1% |
| Population | 3,177 | 16,176 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bungarribee is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Rooty Hill is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Bungarribee tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and a calmer planning outlook, while Rooty Hill stands out for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
Retirees and families may find Bungarribee the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Rooty Hill.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.