Overall score
Doonside
51.1/100
Rooty Hill
52.5/100
Doonside vs Rooty Hill, NSW Suburb Comparison
Doonside for retirees and investment; Rooty Hill for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DoonsideRooty Hill
Crime rate
Doonside
55.7 / 1k
Rooty Hill
76.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Doonside
190
Rooty Hill
260
Population
Doonside
13,614
Rooty Hill
16,176
Metric leadDoonside 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 retireesDoonside
- Best for familiesRooty Hill
- Best for investmentDoonside
- Best for best schoolsRooty 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 | Doonside | Rooty Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.1/100 | 52.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.8/100 | 40.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 55.7 / 1k | 76.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 164 | 145 |
| Walkability | 90.0/100 | 92.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 190 | 260 |
| Planning activity | 18 | 23 |
| Green cover | 24.6% | 15.1% |
| Population | 13,614 | 16,176 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Doonside reads as an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Rooty Hill is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Doonside pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Rooty Hill is the better pick for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
On balance, households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Rooty Hill, while Doonside remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.