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

Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills' population was approximately 19,166 as of November 2025. Between the 2021 Census and this period, there was an increase of 1,585 people (9.0%), with a population of 17,581 recorded in 2021. This growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 18,605 in June 2024 and the addition of 849 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density was around 2,215 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate exceeded both the state (6.7%) and metropolitan averages, making it a growth leader in the region. 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, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Future projections indicate exceptional growth, placing the area in the top 10 percent of national statistical areas. By 2041, the population is expected to increase by 10,368 persons, reflecting a total increase of 51.1% over the 17-year period.

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 154 new dwelling approvals annually from FY-21 to FY-26. A total of 774 homes were approved over the past five financial years, with one more approved in FY-26. On average, 1.3 new residents arrived per new home each year between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating balanced supply and demand. However, this increased to 24 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting growing popularity and potential undersupply.

New homes had an average construction cost value of $238,000, below regional levels, offering more affordable housing options. Commercial approvals totaled $7.7 million in FY-26, reflecting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Sydney, Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills had 77.0% less development activity per person as of FY-26. This scarcity can strengthen demand and prices for existing properties. Recent construction comprised 13.0% detached dwellings and 87.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a shift from the current 84.0% houses, suggesting limited developable land availability and responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and affordability needs. With around 9329 people per dwelling approval, the area reflects a mature market.

By 2041, Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills is projected to grow by 9,803 residents. Building activity is keeping pace with growth projections, but buyers may face increased competition as the population grows.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 42 projects that could affect the region. Notable initiatives include Rouse Hill Town Centre Expansion, Rouse Hill Hospital, Collection Rouse Hill, and Beaumont Hills Public School Expansion. The following list details those most likely to be 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 is 3.4%, with an estimated employment growth of 2.3% over the past year as of June 2025.

There are 11,212 residents in work, with an unemployment rate of 0.8% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is high at 72.8%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment 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%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 2.3%, while labour force increased by 3.1%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.8 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6%, labour force growth of 2.9%, with unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest potential future demand within Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills. National employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to the local employment mix suggests a potential increase 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 Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills has one of the highest incomes in Australia. The median income is $62,587 and the average income stands at $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 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 rank highly nationally, between the 84th and 98th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that the $4000+ bracket dominates with 35.4% of residents (6,784 people), differing from patterns across the surrounding region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 30.9%. A significant 54.5% earn above $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 15.8% of income, but strong earnings still place disposable income at the 98th 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

In the 20xx Census, Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills had 83.6% houses and 16.5% other dwellings, compared to Sydney metro's 87.7% houses and 12.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills was 22.3%, similar to Sydney metro, with mortgaged dwellings at 56.3% and rented ones at 21.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,900, below the Sydney metro average of $3,000. The median weekly rent was $610, slightly higher than the Sydney metro figure of $600. Nationally, Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,900 compared to 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 account for 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 make up 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 university qualification rate is 39.9% among residents aged 15+, exceeding the Australian average of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 26.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, 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. This includes 11.6% in primary education, 10.7% in secondary education, and 6.5% pursuing tertiary education. The area has five schools with a combined enrollment of 3,815 students. It demonstrates significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement (ICSEA: 1100). The educational mix includes three primary schools, one secondary school, and one 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.

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

The analysis of public transport in the area of Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills shows that there are currently 119 active transport stops operating. These include a mix of light rail and bus services. Each stop is serviced by an individual route, making up a total of 119 routes that collectively facilitate 8,977 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of these transport services is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 146 meters from the nearest stop. On average, there are 1,282 trips per day across all routes, which equates 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 across 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) has 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 free from medical ailments, compared to 79.5% across Greater Sydney. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 10.6% (2,039 people), than the 9.5% in Greater Sydney. While health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those for the broader population, they are particularly strong overall.

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

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

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

The median age of Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills is 37, matching Greater Sydney's figure and closely resembling Australia's median age of 38. 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%, whereas 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' age structure. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 299%, adding 1,973 people and reaching 2,635 from a base of 661. Conversely, the 15-24 age group is expected to decrease by 895 residents.