Overall score
Bungarribee
43.7/100
Rooty Hill
66.0/100
Bungarribee vs Rooty Hill, NSW suburb comparison
Bungarribee for retirees and families; Rooty Hill for investment and value.
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
346
Rooty Hill
249
Population
Bungarribee
3,177
Rooty Hill
16,176
Metric leadBungarribee 4Rooty Hill 7across 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBungarribee
- Best for familiesBungarribee
- Best for investmentRooty Hill
- Best for best valueRooty Hill
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 | 43.7/100 | 66.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 21.7/100 | 56.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 55.6 / 1k | 76.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 9 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 27 | 145 |
| Walkability | 38.0/100 | 90.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 346 | 249 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 19 |
| 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 and nearby cafés and amenities, while Rooty Hill stands out for housing affordability and parks and reserves.
Retirees may find Bungarribee the better fit, while families and investors are more likely to prefer Rooty Hill.