Overall score
Minchinbury
41.5/100
Rooty Hill
52.5/100
Minchinbury vs Rooty Hill, NSW Suburb Comparison
Rooty Hill for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MinchinburyRooty Hill
Crime rate
Minchinbury
194.4 / 1k
Rooty Hill
76.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Minchinbury
113
Rooty Hill
260
Population
Minchinbury
5,778
Rooty Hill
16,176
Metric leadMinchinbury 2Rooty Hill 101 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 familiesRooty Hill
- Best for investmentRooty Hill
- Best for best valueRooty Hill
- 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 | Minchinbury | Rooty Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.5/100 | 52.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 10.0/100 | 40.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 194.4 / 1k | 76.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 103 | 145 |
| Walkability | 59.0/100 | 92.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 113 | 260 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 23 |
| Green cover | 9.0% | 15.1% |
| Population | 5,778 | 16,176 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Minchinbury reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Rooty Hill is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Minchinbury is stronger for a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Rooty Hill answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options. Minchinbury generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Rooty Hill leans toward more sought-after housing.
Minchinbury suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Rooty Hill is the stronger match for investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.