Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills

Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills' population is around 19,166 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,585 people (9.0%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 17,581 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 18,605 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 849 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,215 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills' 9.0% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the state (6.7%), along with the metropolitan area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 66.1% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Anticipating future population dynamics, exceptional growth, placing in the top 10 percent of national statistical areas, is predicted over the period with the area expected to increase by 10,368 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 51.1% in total over the 17 years.

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

Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills averaged approximately 154 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25. A total of 774 homes were approved during this period, with an additional 5 approved so far in FY26. On average, 1.3 new residents arrived per new home each year between FY21 and FY25, indicating a balanced supply and demand that maintained stable market conditions. However, recent data shows an increase to 24 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting growing popularity and potential undersupply.

New homes were approved at an average construction cost of $238,000, which is below regional levels, offering more affordable housing options for buyers. Commercial approvals totaling $7.7 million have been registered in the current financial year, reflecting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Sydney, Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills has significantly less development activity, with 77.0% fewer dwellings approved per person than the regional average. This scarcity typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. Recent construction comprises 13.0% detached dwellings and 87.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a significant shift from the current housing pattern of 84.0% houses. This trend may be due to diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences, as well as efforts to address housing affordability needs.

With approximately 9329 people per dwelling approval, Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills reflects a highly mature market. By 2041, the area is projected to grow by 9,803 residents, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Building activity appears to be keeping pace with growth projections, but increased competition among buyers can be expected as the population continues to grow.

Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 43rdth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 42 such projects likely affecting the region. Notable ones are Rouse Hill Town Centre Expansion, Rouse Hill Hospital, Samantha Riley Drive Affordable Housing, and Tallawong Station Precinct Development. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate as of September 2025 was 3.3%, with an estimated employment growth of 0.6% over the past year.

As of that date, 11,253 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.9% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was at 72.8%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade.

Transport, postal & warehousing has limited presence with 4.0% employment compared to the regional average of 5.3%. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 0.6%, while labour force increased by 1.1%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.5 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%. State-level data from NSW as of 25-Nov shows employment contracted by 0.03%, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills' employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills SA2 has one of the highest incomes in Australia. The median income is $62,587 and the average income is $78,714. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills would be approximately $70,479 (median) and $88,640 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals that household, family and personal incomes in Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills all rank highly nationally, between the 83rd and 98th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that 35.4% of residents earn over $4,000 weekly (6,784 people), differing from surrounding regions where earnings between $1,500 and $2,999 dominate with 30.9%. A significant 54.5% earn above $3,000 weekly, reflecting prosperous pockets driving robust local economic activity. High housing costs consume 15.8% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 97th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills, as per the latest Census, consisted of 83.6% houses and 16.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 87.7% houses and 12.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills was at 22.3%, with the rest being mortgaged (56.3%) or rented (21.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,900, below Sydney metro's average of $3,000. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $610, compared to Sydney metro's $600. Nationally, Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills' mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 90.9% of all households, including 62.0% couples with children, 18.7% couples without children, and 9.4% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 9.1%, with lone person households at 8.3% and group households making up 0.9%. The median household size is 3.4 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 3.3.

Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

The area's educational profile is notable regionally with university qualification rates of 39.9% among residents aged 15+, surpassing both the Australian average of 30.4% and NSW's rate of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 26.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 27.5% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 11.8% and certificates for 15.7%.

Educational participation is high, with 34.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 11.6% in primary, 10.7% in secondary, and 6.5% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills has 119 active public transport stops offering a mix of light rail and bus services. These stops are served by 119 different routes that collectively facilitate 8,977 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located just 146 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 1,282 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 75 weekly trips per individual stop.

Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data shows excellent results in Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills, with a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

Approximately 59% of the total population (11,384 people) have private health cover, which is exceptionally high. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 5.9% and 5.1% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 78.7%, report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 79.5% across Greater Sydney. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, with 10.6% (2,039 people), compared to the 9.5% in Greater Sydney. While health outcomes among seniors are strong, they require more attention than those of the broader population.

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

Rouse Hill-Beumont Hills has a high cultural diversity, with 40.1% of its population born overseas and 36.4% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in Rouse Hill-Beumont Hills, comprising 56.9%. Hinduism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 7.2% vs 8.5%.

The top three ancestry groups are Australian (18.8%), English (18.0%), and Other (15.3%). Notably, Filipino (4.2%) and South African (1.3%) populations are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 3.5% and 1.0%, respectively. Maltese population is underrepresented at 1.9% vs regional average of 2.9%.

Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills is 37 years, matching Greater Sydney's figure and closely resembling Australia's median age of 38 years. The 45-54 age group constitutes 17.0% of the population, higher than Greater Sydney's percentage, while the 25-34 cohort makes up 8.7%. Between 2021 and present, the 35 to 44 age group has increased from 16.3% to 17.4% of the population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group has decreased from 16.7% to 15.2%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills's age structure. Notably, the 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 299%, adding 1,973 people and reaching a total of 2,635 from its current figure of 661. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 age group is expected to decrease by 895 residents.