Rooty Hill

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

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of Rooty Hill is around 16,974, reflecting a 4.9% increase from the 2021 Census figure of 16,176 people. This growth is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 16,464 in June 2024, along with validation of 60 new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio stands at 2,492 persons per square kilometer, placing Rooty Hill in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, ending in 2021, Rooty Hill has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%, outpacing its SA3 area. Overseas migration contributed approximately 88.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. For projections, AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia's SA2-level data released in 2024 with a 2022 base year for covered areas, and NSW State Government's SA2-level projections released in 2022 with a 2021 base year for non-covered areas.

Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the suburb of Rooty Hill is projected to increase its population by 1,229 persons, reflecting a total gain of 4.0% over the 17-year period, which is just below the median increase for statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Rooty Hill shows approximately 34 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 170 homes. As of FY-26, 27 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.3 new residents arrived per year per new home between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating balanced supply and demand. However, this ratio has increased to 6 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting growing popularity and potential undersupply. New properties are constructed at an average value of $363,000.

In FY-26, $88.3 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting high local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Rooty Hill has 19.0% less new development per person and ranks among the 23rd percentile nationally, suggesting limited buyer options but strong demand for established properties. Recent construction comprises 77.0% detached houses and 23.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's suburban nature. Rooty Hill has around 729 people per approval, indicating a mature, established area.

Population forecasts estimate an increase of 683 residents by 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, offering favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond projections.

Rooty Hill has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 22 projects likely impacting the region. Notable initiatives include Sydney Metro - Western Sydney Airport, NSW Basketball and Volleyball Western Sydney Hub, Landcom Rooty Hill Housing Development, and NSW State Emergency Service Facility Oakhurst. The following list details projects of highest relevance.

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Rooty Hill has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Rooty Hill has an educated workforce with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate was 5.1% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 4.6%. As of September 2025, 8,682 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 0.9% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation is similar to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. According to Census responses, 28.5% of residents work from home. Key industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing. The area specializes in transport, postal & warehousing with an employment share 1.9 times the regional level.

Professional & technical employs only 5.6% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census data comparison. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 4.6%, labour force grew by 3.9%, and unemployment fell by 0.6 percentage points in Rooty Hill. In Greater Sydney, employment grew by 2.1%, labour force expanded by 2.4%, and unemployment rose by 0.2 percentage points during the same period. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project national growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Rooty Hill's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released on June 2023, the suburb of Rooty Hill's median income among taxpayers is $49,394. The average income for the suburb is $54,713. This is lower than the national average. In comparison, Greater Sydney has 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 for Rooty Hill would be approximately $53,770 (median) and $59,561 (average) as of September 2025. According to Census 2021 income data, household income ranks at the 65th percentile ($2,001 weekly), while personal income sits at the 37th percentile. The earnings profile shows that 37.9% of locals (6,433 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, which is similar to the broader area where this cohort represents 30.9%. High housing costs consume 17.4% of income. Despite this, disposable income ranks at the 63rd percentile. The suburb's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

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

Rooty Hill's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 76.7% houses and 23.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metropolitan areas with 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Rooty Hill stood at 24.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 41.6% and rented ones at 33.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, below Sydney's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent was $420, compared to Sydney's $470. Nationally, Rooty Hill's mortgage repayments were higher ($2,167 vs $1,863) and rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 82.4% of all households, including 48.5% couples with children, 18.4% couples without children, and 14.1% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 17.6%, with lone person households at 15.8% and group households comprising 1.9%. The median household size is 3.2 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Educational attainment in Rooty Hill aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates at 31.6% of residents aged 15+, surpassing the SA3 area average of 23.1%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 23.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 6.7% and graduate diplomas at 1.5%. Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 28.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas at 9.9% and certificates at 19.0%.

Educational participation is high, with 32.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.9% in primary education, 8.4% in secondary education, and 6.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Rooty Hill has 108 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 36 individual routes, collectively providing 4,065 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 191 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to Rooty Hill's primarily residential nature. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 80%, with train usage at 14%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per dwelling, above the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 28.5% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 580 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 37 weekly trips per stop. The accompanying map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

Rooty Hill's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Roothy Hill's health metrics are close to national benchmarks, with AreaSearch finding mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence somewhat typical of the general population, albeit higher than the national average among older cohorts. Private health cover is very low in Roothy Hill, at approximately 49% of the total population (~8,252 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions are diabetes (7.0%) and asthma (6.6%), while 73.3% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.

Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. Roothy Hill has 18.3% of residents aged 65 and over (3,106 people), higher than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, ranking lower nationally than the broader population.

Rooty Hill 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, as of the latest data from 2016, has a population where 56.4% speak a language other than English at home and 53.2% were born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Rooty Hill, with 59.9% of people identifying with it. However, Islam is notably overrepresented in Rooty Hill compared to Greater Sydney, making up 13.5% versus the regional average of 6.8%.

In terms of ancestry, Rooty Hill has significantly higher percentages than the regional averages for Other (24.9% vs 16.0%), Filipino (18.6% vs 2.0%), and Australian (13.3%). Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain ethnic groups like Samoan (2.7% vs 0.5%), Spanish (1.1% vs 0.6%), and Maltese (2.1% vs 1.0%).

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

Rooty Hill has a median age of 37, which matches Greater Sydney's figure and is comparable to Australia's median age of 38. The 65-74 age group comprises 9.8% of Rooty Hill's population, higher than Greater Sydney's percentage, while the 25-34 cohort makes up 11.9%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 4.3% to 6.0%, and the 65 to 74 cohort has grown from 8.5% to 9.8%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has decreased from 13.9% to 11.9%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Rooty Hill's age structure. The 75 to 84 group is expected to grow by 66%, reaching 1,687 people from 1,018. Those aged 65 and above will comprise 88% of the projected population growth. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 and 25 to 34 age groups are projected to decrease in population size.