Mount Druitt 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 | Mount Druitt | Rooty Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68.0/100 | 65.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 33.9/100 | 56.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 206.6 / 1k | 77.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 18 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 182 | 145 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 90.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 422 | 249 |
| Planning activity | 29 | 15 |
| Population | 16,986 | 16,176 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 4/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesRooty Hill
- Best for familiesMount Druitt
- Best for investmentRooty Hill
- Best for best valueRooty Hill
- Best for best schoolsMount Druitt
Comparison summary
Mount Druitt and Rooty Hill offer different strengths across official suburb data. Mount Druitt leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Mount Druitt; Housing (desirability) favours Rooty Hill; Crime rate favours Rooty Hill. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Rooty Hill, Families → Mount Druitt, Investment → Rooty Hill, Best value → Rooty Hill.