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 19,077 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,496 people (8.5%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 17,581 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 18,601 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 2,205 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills' 8.5% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the state (7.8%), 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, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises the 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 also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Exceptional growth is predicted over the period, placing Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills in the top 10 percent of statistical areas across the nation. The area is expected to expand by 10,368 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 51.9% 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 has seen approximately 154 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 774 homes. As of FY26, there have been 5 approvals recorded so far. Between FY21 and FY25, an average of 1.3 people moved to the area for each dwelling built. However, this figure has increased to 24 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, indicating growing demand and tightening supply. The average construction value of development projects is $238,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options.

This financial year, there have been $7.7 million in commercial approvals registered, reflecting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Sydney, Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills has significantly lower building activity, with 77.0% less per person than the regional average. Recent construction comprises 13.0% standalone homes and 87.0% townhouses or apartments, indicating a shift towards denser development. This trend may be due to decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles. Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills has around 9329 people per dwelling approval, reflecting a highly mature market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, the area is projected to add 9892 residents by 2041.

If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 42 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Rouse Hill Town Centre Expansion, Rouse Hill Hospital, Samantha Riley Drive Affordable Housing, and Tallawong Station Precinct Development. Below is a list detailing 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 an educated workforce with strong professional services representation. Its unemployment rate was 3.3% in September 2025, below Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 0.6%.

As of September 2025, 11,253 residents were employed with an unemployment rate of 0.9% and workforce participation of 78.1%, above Greater Sydney's 70.0%. Home working was high at 50.1%. Leading employment industries were health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade.

Transport, postal & warehousing employed only 4.0% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 5.3%. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited based on Census data comparison. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 0.6%, labour force by 1.1%, raising unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney had employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%. 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 grow by 6.8% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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 2023 shows that Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills SA2 has one of the highest incomes in Australia. The median income is $66,355 and the average income stands at $81,889. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's figures of a median income of $60,817 and an average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $72,234 (median) and $89,144 (average) as of September 2025. The 2021 Census data indicates that household, family and personal incomes in Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills rank highly nationally, between the 83rd and 98th percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 35.4% of the population (6,753 individuals) fall within the $4000+ income range, unlike the broader area where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominates at 30.9%. A substantial proportion of high earners, with 54.5% above $3,000/week, indicates strong economic capacity throughout this suburb. High housing costs consume 15.8% of income, but strong earnings still place disposable income at the 97th percentile. 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 ownership patterns similar to the broader region

In Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills, as per the latest Census evaluation, 83.6% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 16.5% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This is in contrast to Sydney metropolitan areas, where 55.9% of dwellings are houses, and 44.1% are other dwelling types. Home ownership in Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills stood at 22.3%, with mortgaged properties at 56.3% and rented dwellings at 21.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,900, higher than Sydney's average of $2,427. Weekly rent median was recorded at $610, compared to Sydney's $470. Nationally, Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills' mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and 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, consisting of couples with children (62.0%), couples without children (18.7%), and single parent families (9.4%). Non-family households constitute 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 2.7.

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 at 39.9% of residents aged 15+, surpassing the Australian average of 30.4% and the NSW 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 held by 27.5% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 11.8% and certificates at 15.7%.

Educational participation is high, with 34.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 11.6% in primary education, 10.7% in secondary education, 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 139 active public transport stops, offering a mix of light rail and bus services. These stops are served by 121 individual routes, collectively facilitating 13,965 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 146 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to the area's predominantly residential nature. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 85%, with train usage at 7%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.8 per dwelling, exceeding the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 50.1% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 1,995 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 100 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

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

AreaSearch's health outcomes data for Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills shows excellent results with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

The area has a high rate of private health cover at approximately 60% (11,427 people). The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 5.9 and 5.1% of residents respectively. A total of 78.7% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. As of the latest data (2021), 11.1% of residents are aged 65 and over (2,117 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health outcomes among seniors in the area are strong but rank lower nationally compared to 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 high cultural diversity, with 40.1% of its population born overseas and 36.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The dominant religion is Christianity, which accounts for 56.9%. Hinduism is overrepresented at 7.2%, compared to the Greater Sydney average of 5.2%.

In terms of ancestry, Australian is the top group at 18.8%, followed by English at 18.0% and Other at 15.3%. Filipino, South African, and Maltese ethnicities are notably overrepresented at 4.2%, 1.3%, and 1.9% respectively, compared to regional averages of 2.0%, 0.5%, and 1.0%.

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

Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills has a median age of 37, matching Greater Sydney's figure and closely resembling Australia's median age of 38. The 45-54 age group constitutes 16.7%, higher than Greater Sydney, while the 25-34 cohort makes up 8.6%. Between 2021 and present, the 35 to 44 age group has risen from 16.3% to 17.4%, and the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 2.7% to 3.8%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group has decreased from 16.7% to 15.0%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills' age structure. The 75 to 84 group is projected to grow by 265%, adding 1,913 people and reaching 2,635 from 721. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 group is expected to decrease by 851 residents.