Rooty Hill - Minchinbury

Population growth drivers in Rooty Hill - Minchinbury are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

Rooty Hill - Minchinbury's population was 23,318 as of May 2026, according to AreaSearch's analysis. This figure reflects an increase of 492 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 22,826. The change is inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 23,226 in June 2025 and 134 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,594 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Rooty Hill - Minchinbury has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 0.8%. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 94.5% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, a population increase just below the median of national areas is expected, with the area projected to grow by 1,328 persons to 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 5.3% in total over the 16 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Rooty Hill - Minchinbury according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Rooty Hill - Minchinbury has granted around 53 residential property approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25269 homes were approved, with a further 41 approved in FY-26 so far. On average, one new resident arrived per new home over these years, indicating balanced supply and demand. However, this ratio has increased to 4.9 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting growing popularity and potential undersupply.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $217,000, which is below the regional average, offering more affordable housing options for buyers. In FY-26, commercial development approvals totalled $129.4 million, indicating robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Sydney, Rooty Hill - Minchinbury maintains similar construction rates per person, reflecting consistent market balance with the broader area. However, these rates are below average nationally, suggesting maturity and possible planning constraints.

New development consists of 79% detached dwellings and 21% medium and high-density housing, preserving the area's suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 589 people per dwelling approval, Rooty Hill - Minchinbury reflects a highly mature market. By 2041, the area is projected to grow by 1,236 residents based on current development patterns. Given these patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Rooty Hill - Minchinbury has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 45 projects that may impact the area. Notable projects include Sydney Metro - Western Sydney Airport, NSW Basketball and Volleyball Western Sydney Hub, Landcom Rooty Hill Housing Development, and 73 Rooty Hill Road North Mixed-Use Development. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment conditions in Rooty Hill - Minchinbury remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Rooty Hill - Minchinbury has an educated workforce with diverse sector representation. Its unemployment rate was 4.6% as of December 2025, having seen a 3.2% employment growth in the past year. In December 2025, 12,524 residents were employed, while the unemployment rate was 0.4% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation was similar to Greater Sydney's at 68.8%. According to Census responses, 29.5% of residents worked from home. The dominant employment sectors were health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing, with the latter sector being particularly notable at 1.9 times the regional average. However, professional & technical services were under-represented at 5.5%, compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%.

While local employment opportunities exist, many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 3.2% while labour force grew by 2.7%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.5 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.2% with a marginal rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Rooty Hill - Minchinbury's employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

The median taxpayer income in Rooty Hill - Minchinbury SA2 is $53,761 and the average is $58,946 according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is below Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. As of March 2026, estimates based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023 would be approximately $59,309 (median) and $65,029 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household income ranks at the 68th percentile ($2,050 weekly), while personal income sits at the 41st percentile. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 captures 37.4% of the community (8,720 individuals). High housing costs consume 16.9% of income, but disposable income ranks at the 67th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

Rooty Hill - Minchinbury is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Rooty Hill-Minchinbury's dwellings, as per the latest Census, were 81.8% houses and 18.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Rooty Hill-Minchinbury stood at 26.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 43.9% and rented ones at 30.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, lower than Sydney metro's $2,427. Weekly rent median was $420, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Rooty Hill-Minchinbury's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,863 and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Rooty Hill - Minchinbury features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 83.2% of all households, including 48.6% couples with children, 19.1% couples without children, and 14.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 16.8%, with lone person households at 14.8% and group households comprising 1.9%. The median household size is 3.2 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Rooty Hill - Minchinbury shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

Rooty Hill-Minchinbury's residents aged 15+ have 28.8% university degrees, compared to Greater Sydney's 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 21.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational credentials are held by 30.2% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 10.2% and certificates at 20.0%. Educational participation is high, with 32.3% currently enrolled in formal education: primary (10.9%), secondary (8.8%), and tertiary (5.8%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 32.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.9% in primary education, 8.8% in secondary education, and 5.8% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Rooty Hill - Minchinbury has 197 active public transport stops, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 46 different routes, collectively facilitating 6,358 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 173 meters to the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 83%, while trains account for 11%. The region has an average vehicle ownership of 1.5 per dwelling, higher than the regional norm.

According to the 2021 Census, 29.5% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 908 trips daily across all routes, translating to approximately 32 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map illustrates the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

Health performance in Rooty Hill - Minchinbury is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Rooty Hill - Minchinbury faces significant health challenges according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are notably high across both younger and older age cohorts. Private health cover is very low at approximately 48% of the total population (~11,285 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9% and the national average of 55.7%.

Diabetes and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 6.9 and 6.8% of residents respectively. However, 73.3% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 74.6%. The under-65 population has better than average health outcomes. The area has 16.1% of residents aged 65 and over (3,751 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Rooty Hill - Minchinbury is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Rooty Hill-Minchinbury has a high level of cultural diversity, with 48.8% of its population born overseas and 51.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in Rooty Hill-Minchinbury, comprising 60.7% of people. However, Islam is significantly overrepresented at 13.2%, compared to Greater Sydney's average of 6.8%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Other (24.2%), Filipino (15.6%), and Australian (14.8%). Notably, Samoan (2.4%) Spanish (1.1%), and Maltese (2.5%) ethnicities are also overrepresented compared to regional averages.

Rooty Hill - Minchinbury's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Rooty Hill - Minchinbury's median age in 2021 was 36 years, nearly matching Greater Sydney's average of 37 years. This is slightly below the Australian median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Rooty Hill - Minchinbury has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 years (13.6%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 years (12.5%). Between the 2016 and 2021 Census periods, the population aged 75 to 84 years grew from 3.8% to 5.3%, while the 25 to 34 age group decreased from 13.8% to 12.5%. Demographic projections suggest significant changes in Rooty Hill - Minchinbury's age profile by 2041. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to grow by 71%, adding 873 residents to reach a total of 2,100. Residents aged 65 years and above are expected to drive 80% of population growth, indicating demographic aging trends. Conversely, the 15 to 24 and 25 to 34 age groups are projected to experience population declines.