Doonside vs Rooty Hill, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Doonside | Rooty Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63.9/100 | 65.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.5/100 | 56.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 58.0 / 1k | 77.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 164 | 145 |
| Walkability | 90.0/100 | 90.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 179 | 249 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 15 |
| Population | 13,614 | 16,176 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 4/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for best schoolsRooty Hill
Comparison summary
Doonside and Rooty Hill offer different strengths across official suburb data. Rooty Hill leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Rooty Hill; Housing (desirability) favours Rooty Hill; Crime rate favours Doonside. Quick verdicts: Best schools → Rooty Hill.