Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills
Statistical Area - sa2

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

As of Aug 2025, Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills' population is around 19,052. This reflects an increase of 1,471 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 17,581. The change was inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 18,607 as of June 2024 and an additional 815 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,202 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth of 8.4% since the 2021 census exceeded both state (6.4%) and metropolitan area figures, making it a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 66.1% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population dynamics predict exceptional growth, placing the area in the top 10 percent nationally. By 2041, based on latest population numbers, the area is expected to increase by 10,368 persons, reflecting a total increase of 52.0% 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 around 154 new dwelling approvals per year. Between FY21 and FY25774 homes were approved, with an additional one approved so far in FY26. Over the past five financial years, an average of 1.3 new residents arrived per new home. However, recent data shows this has intensified to 24 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, indicating growing popularity and potential undersupply.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $414,000, which is under regional levels. This suggests more accessible housing choices for buyers. In FY26, $7.7 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's residential character compared to Greater Sydney. Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills has significantly less development activity, with 77.0% below the regional average per person. Recent construction comprises 13.0% detached dwellings and 87.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a significant departure from existing housing patterns which are currently 84.0% houses. This trend suggests diminishing developable land availability and responds to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs.

With around 9329 people per dwelling approval, Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills reflects a highly mature market. Looking ahead, the area is expected to grow by 9,917 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 38 projects that could impact the region. Notable ones include North Kellyville Precinct Development, Rouse Hill Town Centre Expansion, Collection Rouse Hill, and Tallawong Green. The following list details those likely to be 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 significant representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 3.4% as of June 2025, which is below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.3%. In June 2025, 11,212 residents were employed with a workforce participation rate of 72.8%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Major employment sectors for residents include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade.

Transport, postal & warehousing has limited presence at 4.0% compared to the regional average of 5.3%. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 2.3% while labour force grew by 3.1%, leading to an unemployment rate rise of 0.8 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% and a 0.3 percentage point increase in unemployment. State-level data from Sep-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.41%, with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 project national growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.8% over five years and 13.8% over ten years.

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 income in Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills is among the highest in Australia. The median assessed income was $62,587 while the average income stood at $78,714. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's figures of a median income of $56,994 and an average income of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $69,221 (median) and $87,058 (average) as of March 2025. Census data reveals that household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills, between the 84th and 98th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that the $4000+ bracket dominates with 35.4% of residents (6,744 people), differing from patterns across the surrounding region where $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 30.9%. A significant 54.5% earn above $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 15.8% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 98th percentile and 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

Dwelling structure in Rouse Hill-Beumont Hills, as per the latest Census, consisted of 83.6% houses and 16.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's figures of 87.7% houses and 12.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Rouse Hill-Beumont 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. Median weekly rent was recorded at $610, compared to Sydney metro's $600. Nationally, Rouse Hill-Beumont Hills' mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are 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 comprising 0.9%. The median household size is 3.4 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 3.3 people.

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 within its region, with university qualification rates at 39.9% of residents aged 15+, surpassing the Australian average of 30.4% and the NSW average 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 at 11.8% and certificates at 15.7%.

Educational participation is high, with 34.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.6% in primary education, 10.7% in secondary education, and 6.5% pursuing tertiary education. Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills has 5 schools with a combined enrollment of 3,815 students. The area demonstrates significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement (ICSEA: 1100). The educational mix includes 3 primary schools, 1 secondary school, and 1 K-12 school. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs, with 20.0 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 14.4, indicating that the area serves as an educational center for the broader region. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to parent campus.

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 distinct routes, facilitating 8,977 weekly passenger trips in total. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents on average situated 146 meters from the nearest stop.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 1,282 trips per day, translating to roughly 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 across Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

Approximately 59% of the total population (11,316 people) have private health cover, which is exceptionally high. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 5.9 and 5.1% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 78.7%, report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 79.5% across Greater Sydney. As of June 20XX (the exact year is not specified), the area has 10.6% of residents aged 65 and over (2,027 people), which is higher than the 9.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors 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 36.4% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 40.1% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in Rouse Hill-Beumont Hills, comprising 56.9% of the population. Hinduism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 7.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are Australian (18.8%), English (18.0%), and Other (15.3%). Filipino, South African, and Sri Lankan ethnicities are notably overrepresented at 4.2%, 1.3%, and 1.0% respectively, compared to regional averages of 3.5%, 1.0%, and 0.8%.

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

The median age of Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills is 37 years, equal to Greater Sydney's figure and comparable to Australia's median age of 38 years. The strongest representation in the area is among those aged 45-54, at 17.0%, compared to Greater Sydney. However, the 25-34 age group has a lower prevalence at 8.7%. Between 2021 and present, the 35-44 age group has increased from 16.3% to 17.4% of the population, while the 5-14 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 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 301%, adding 1,977 people to reach 2,635 from its current figure of 657. Conversely, the 15-24 age group is projected to decrease by 877 residents.