Rouse Hill vs The Ponds, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Rouse Hill | The Ponds |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 71.5/100 | 67.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 24.9/100 | 49.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 27.4 / 1k | 15.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 11 | 18 |
| Public transport stops | 241 | 84 |
| Walkability | 92.0/100 | 88.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 318 | 230 |
| Planning activity | 69 | 10 |
| Population | 11,349 | 16,315 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesRouse Hill
- Best for familiesRouse Hill
- Best for investmentThe Ponds
- Best for best valueThe Ponds
- Best for best schoolsRouse Hill
Comparison summary
Rouse Hill and The Ponds offer different strengths across official suburb data. Rouse Hill leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Rouse Hill; Housing (desirability) favours The Ponds; Crime rate favours The Ponds. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Rouse Hill, Families → Rouse Hill, Investment → The Ponds, Best value → The Ponds.