Median house price
$1.82M
+5.0% change
NSW · Blacktown Council
Rouse Hill, 2155
Est. population · Jun 2025
17,056
Growth (1 yr)
+5.9%
Growth (5 yr)
+50.1%
Median age
34
Median income
$2,643/wk
Employment rate
69.8%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$1,825,000
Languages at home
36.3%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Hindi, Persian
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- Café precinct
- Education hub
Suburb profile
Rouse Hill is a well-connected established suburb in Blacktown Council with everyday amenities close at hand. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with plenty of young families in the mix. Overseas-born and multilingual households are a noticeable part of the local population.
Education outcomes and school provision stand out relative to comparable suburbs. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Daily life works well on foot, with buses also serving the suburb.
Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.
Desirability rates excellent overall, led by community and employment, plus local dining and lifestyle amenities, while growth momentum and safety land closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.
At a glance
Rouse Hill snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$790/wk
Houses $900 · Units $680
Population (ERP)
17,056
+5.9% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
7.7%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#4
among Metro Sydney · Growth area
Safety
4th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
99th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
82nd
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 70.6/100 — Excellent
- State standing
- Top 2% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 198th in Australia
- State rank
- 35th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #4 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #22 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $680
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $900
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $790
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 618
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $1,825,000
- Median price change
- +5%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
17,056(June 2025)
+5.9% annual · +50.1% over 5 years · 99th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +5.9%
- 5-year growth
- +50.1%
- Change in 1 year
- +957
- Change in 5 years
- +5,696
- Growth rank in NSW
- 99th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~24,050), extrapolated at +7.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 11,349
- Median age
- 34
- Median household income / week
- $2,643
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 307 of 3,984
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,730
- Employment rate
- 69.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 2,000 / 732 / 932
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 383
- Against the person
- 117
- Against property
- 180
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 22.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 97 residents
- State safety percentile
- 4.1th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -6.1%
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault161
- Fraud240
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment239
- Malicious Damage To Property179
- Steal From Retail Store166
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 3
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 1,093
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 82th
School list
- Rouse Hill Anglican CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1137 · 93th percentile · LBOTE 33% · 1,578 students · Top SEA quarter 55% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- Rouse Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1093 · 82th percentile · LBOTE 68% · 1,058 students · Top SEA quarter 38% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- Tallawong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1083 · 79th percentile · LBOTE 77% · 121 students · Top SEA quarter 35% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
5 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Fit Kidz Rouse Hillchildcare
- Guardian Rouse Hill SouthCommercial Roadchildcare
- Playdayskindergarten
- Rouse Hill Pre School Early Learning Centrekindergarten
- childcareIronbark Ridge Roadchildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
241 public transport stops in this suburb
- Adelphi St After Yellowgum Av
- Mile End Rd Opp 29
- Rouse Hill Shopping Centre, Windsor Rd
- Windsor Rd Before Commercial Rd
- Windsor Rd Opp Commercial Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
318 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
3 restaurants · 1 cafes · 2 pubs · 2 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 3 fast food · 2 bakeries · 7 playgrounds
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 19 parks mapped in suburb, 7 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 241 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 53 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 92/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.09
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.97
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.67
Food & drink(11)
- Essence PatisserieBakery
16 Adelphi Street, Rouse Hill
- Irresistible BakeyBakery
Rouse Hill
- La Piazza CafeCafe
- KFCFast food
Windsor Road
- McDonald'sFast food
- Red RoosterFast food
- The Australian BreweryPub
350 Annangrove Road
- The FiddlerPub
- MEAT AND FIRE BBQRestaurant
Unit 4 1 Resolution Place
- MEAT AND FIRE BBQRestaurant
Unit 4 1 Resolution Place, Rouse Hill
- Porto BelloRestaurant
Shopping(5)
- Rouse Hill VIllage ButcherButcher
- Reddy ExpressConvenience store
- AldiSupermarket
3 Resolution Place
- IGASupermarket
Community(7)
- Guardian Rouse Hill SouthChildcare
4-6 Commercial Road, Rouse Hill
- Community centre
- Muru Mittigar - Aboriginal Cultural and Educational CentreCommunity centre
21 Guntawong Road
- Rouse Hill Community CentreCommunity centre
- PlaydaysKindergarten
- Rouse Hill Anglican CollegeSchool
Worcester Road, Rouse Hill
- Rouse Hill Public SchoolSchool
Rouse Hill
Health & services(2)
- Hills DoctorsClinic
16 Adelphi Street, Rouse Hill
- Pharmacy
Sport & outdoors(60)
- Dog park
- Aberdour Village ReservePark
- Connie Lowe ReservePark
- McGilvray Place ReservePark
- Park (2)
- Rainforest Street ReservePark
- William Harvey ReservePark
- Playground (7)
- Sports field
- The OvalSports field
- Swimming pool (43)
Entertainment(2)
- Rouse Hill EstateMuseum
- Rouse Hill HouseMuseum
Transport(55)
55 bus stops
Other(25)
- St.GeorgeATM
- Bbq (7)
- Bench (3)
- Bicycle Parking (2)
- Supercheap AutoCar Parts
- Bunnings WarehouseDoityourself
- JoltEV charging
- Rouse Hill Rural Fire BrigadeFire station
- Turtle Nursery and Landscape SuppliesGarden Centre
- Hair RepublicHairdresser
Rouse Hill
- Croc'sIndoor Play
4-6 Commercial Road, Rouse Hill
- Visitor's CentreInformation
- Loading Dock
- HomeCo Rouse HillMall
- Parking (37)
- Parking Entrance (2)
- Parking Space (99)
- ShellPetrol station
- Rouse Hill Post OfficePost office
- Public toilets
- Fibrosa PavilionShelter
- Shelter (9)
- SummerhouseShelter
- Hills Self StorageStorage Rental
- Yes
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
11 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Aberdour Village ReservePark
- Central ParkPark
- Connie Lowe ReservePark
- Leisure SquarePark
- Maria Iori ParkPark
- Market SquarePark
- McGilvray Place ReservePark
- Melaleuca ParkPark
- Milford Drive ReservePark
- Rainforest Street ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 79
- Parks (OSM)
- 19
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 4
- Nearest hospital
- The Hills Clinic Kellyville (5.9 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Bupa OpticalOptometrist
- Hills DoctorsAdelphi StreetClinic
- PharmacyPharmacy
- Rouse Hill Medical & DentalClinic
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 365
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 21.4
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 321 mm · ~40 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 359 mm · ~45 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 263 mm · ~33 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 242 mm · ~30 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 85 proposals
August 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure163 MARCHANT STREET ROUSE HILL 2155Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation13 PAMENTER PLACE ROUSE HILL 2155Under Assessment
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)CADDIES BOULEVARD ROUSE HILL 2155Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation3 FELSITE CRESCENT ROUSE HILL 2155Under Assessment
July 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure3 RUMKER GLADE ROUSE HILL 2155Determined
- Warehouse or distribution centre; Temporary building, structure or use19 GYMEA CIRCUIT ROUSE HILL 2155Under Assessment
- SubdivisionSTONEMAN STREET ROUSE HILL 2155Under Assessment
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)35 WINDEYER STREET ROUSE HILL 2155Under Assessment
- Advertising and signage; Building identification sign; Business identification signCADDIES BOULEVARD ROUSE HILL 2155Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Access ramp; Air-conditioning units; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures); Clothes hoists and clothes lines; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Garage, carport or carparking space; Hot water systems; Landscaping structures; Letterboxes; Pathways and paving; Rainwater tanks; Skylights, roof windows and ventilators; Stairway; Residential Ac175 TALLAWONG ROAD ROUSE HILL 2155Under Assessment
- Outdoor dining - general; Hours of operation and tradingCADDIES BOULEVARD ROUSE HILL 2155Under Assessment
- Shop top housing; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structureROUSE HILL DRIVE ROUSE HILL 2155Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation75 SCANDINAVIAN CIRCUIT ROUSE HILL 2155Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Access ramp; Air-conditioning units; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures); Barbecues and other outdoor cooking structures; Clothes hoists and clothes lines; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Garage, carport or carparking space; Hot water systems; Landscaping structures; Letterboxes; Pathways and paving; Privacy183 TALLAWONG ROAD ROUSE HILL 2155Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool40 SCRIBBLYGUM CIRCUIT ROUSE HILL 2155Under Assessment
- Residential flat building; Office Premise; Take away food and drink; Hours of operation and trading32 CIVIC WAY ROUSE HILL 2155Under Assessment
June 2026
- Recreation facility (indoor); Hours of operation and tradingG10/5 MONEY CLOSE ROUSE HILL NSWAdditional Information Requested
- Pub; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Food and drink premise2 COMMERCIAL ROAD ROUSE HILL 2155Additional Information Requested
- Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation25 MACQUARIE ROAD ROUSE HILL 2155Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure114 ADELPHI STREET ROUSE HILL 2155Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure15 HORNBLENDE STREET ROUSE HILL 2155Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure101 SCANDINAVIAN CIRCUIT ROUSE HILL 2155Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool103 SCANDINAVIAN CIRCUIT ROUSE HILL 2155Determined
- Subdivision259 RIVERSTONE ROAD ROUSE HILL 2155Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Retail PremiseCADDIES BOULEVARD ROUSE HILL 2155Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation33 MANEROO STREET ROUSE HILL 2155Determined
May 2026
- Residential flat building; Advertising and signage25 MACQUARIE ROAD ROUSE HILL 2155Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure16 TERRARA STREET ROUSE HILL 2155Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure4 LOUISIANA STREET ROUSE HILL 2155Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential AccommodationLot 114, 15 Stenland Street Rouse Hill NSW 2155Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure95 CUDGEGONG ROAD ROUSE HILL 2155Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child careWINDEYER STREET ROUSE HILL 2155Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation4 REDHILL PLACE ROUSE HILL 2155Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (indoor); Hours of operation and trading14 591 WITHERS ROAD ROUSE HILL 2155Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Access ramp; Air-conditioning units; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures); Clothes hoists and clothes lines; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Garage, carport or carparking space; Hot water systems; Landscaping structures; Letterboxes; Pathways and paving; Privacy screens; Rainwater tanks; Skyli185 TALLAWONG ROAD ROUSE HILL 2155Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure12 WHEATLEY STREET ROUSE HILL 2155Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential AccommodationLot 28, 7 Riverstone Road Rouse Hill NSW 2155Determined
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure9 RUMKER GLADE ROUSE HILL 2155Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure15 LOUISIANA STREET ROUSE HILL 2155Determined
- Industrial development; Erection of a new structure286 ANNANGROVE ROAD ROUSE HILL 2155Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Heritage
2 heritage places
- Rouse Hill House and FarmWindsor Road, Rouse HillSHR
- Royal Oak Inn (Former)Rouse HillSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Greenway
- Member of Parliament
- Michelle ROWLAND (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 118,906
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.9%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.8 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 36.2%Labor 63.8%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 3.1 km away).
Coalition 37.4%Labor 62.6%
1.1 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +19.8 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Rouse Hill WestLabor 64.6% · Coalition 35.4% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
- Rouse HillLabor 57.1% · Coalition 42.9% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
- Box HillLabor 61.4% · Coalition 38.6% TPP (2025)2.1 km away
- The Ponds NorthLabor 65.7% · Coalition 34.3% TPP (2025)2.3 km away
- Rouse Hill South (Greenway)Labor 62.4% · Coalition 37.6% TPP (2025)2.6 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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