Rooty Hill

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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, as of Nov 2025, Rooty Hill's estimated population is around 16,969. This reflects an increase of 793 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 16,176. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 16,464 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, and an additional 61 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,491 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Rooty Hill has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 88.0% 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 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises 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 applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking at population projections moving forward, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas analysed is expected in Rooty Hill (SA2). The area is expected to increase by 1,243 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 4.1% in total over the 17 years.

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

Rooty Hill has seen approximately 34 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 170 homes. In FY-26, 27 approvals have been recorded to date. Over these five years, there has been an average of 1.3 new residents arriving per year for each new home constructed. However, this ratio has intensified to 6 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting growing popularity and potential undersupply in recent times. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $363,000.

In FY-26, $88.3 million worth of commercial approvals have been registered, indicating high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Rooty Hill has 19.0% less new development per person and ranks among the 23rd percentile nationally for buyer options, suggesting somewhat limited choices while strengthening demand for established properties. Recent construction in Rooty Hill comprises 77.0% detached houses and 23.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving its suburban nature with a focus on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. The area has around 729 people per approval, indicating a mature, established population.

According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Rooty Hill is forecasted to gain approximately 699 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth beyond current projections.

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

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 22 projects that could impact this region. Key projects 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 those most likely to be relevant.

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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. Its unemployment rate was 5.1% in the past year.

Employment growth was estimated at 4.6%. As of September 2025, 8,685 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 5.3%, 0.9% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is lower at 55.3% compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. 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. However, professional & technical employs only 5.6% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census working population vs resident population data. From September 2024 to September 2025, employment levels increased by 4.6%, and labour force grew by 4.0%, leading to a decrease in unemployment by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.1%, labour force expand by 2.4%, and unemployment rise by 0.2 percentage points. As of 25-Nov-25, NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% growth 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, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.

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

Rooty Hill's median income among taxpayers was $49,394, with an average of $54,713, according to AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for the financial year 2023. This is lower than the national average and compares to Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. By September 2025, estimates based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% suggest median income would be approximately $53,770 and average income around $59,561. Census 2021 data shows household income ranks at the 65th percentile ($2,001 weekly) and personal income at the 37th percentile. The earnings profile indicates that 37.9% of locals (6,431 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, similar to the broader area where this cohort represents 30.9%. High housing costs consume 17.4% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 63rd percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

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

Rooty Hill's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 76.7% houses and 23.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 80.7% houses and 19.4% 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, higher than Sydney metro's $2,000. The median weekly rent in Rooty Hill was $420, compared to Sydney metro's $350. Nationally, Rooty Hill's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,167 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375 at $420.

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 comprise the remaining 17.6%, with lone person households at 15.8% and group households at 1.9%. The median household size is 3.2 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 3.1.

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%, exceeding 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, including 10.9% in primary, 8.4% in secondary, and 6.2% in 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. These consist of both train and bus services. There are 36 different routes operating in total.

Each week, these routes facilitate 4,065 passenger trips collectively. The average distance from a resident's location to the nearest transport stop is 191 meters. On average, there are 580 trips per day across all routes. This equates to approximately 37 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Rooty Hill is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Roothy Hill shows better-than-average health outcomes with lower prevalence of common conditions among its general population compared to national averages, particularly among older residents and those at risk. Private health cover is low, with approximately 49% coverage (~8,250 people) compared to the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are diabetes (7.0%) and asthma (6.6%), while 73.3% of residents report no medical ailments, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 71.2%. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 17.4% (2,952 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 13.1%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention due to these challenges.

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 has one of the most culturally diverse populations in Australia, with 56.4% speaking a language other than English at home and 53.2% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Rooty Hill, comprising 59.9% of its population. Islam is notably overrepresented in Rooty Hill compared to Greater Sydney, making up 13.5% versus 13.0%.

The top three ancestry groups based on parental country of birth are Other (24.9%), Filipino (18.6%), and Australian (13.3%). Notably, Samoan (2.7%) is overrepresented compared to the regional average of 3.6%, Spanish (1.1%) compared to 0.7%, and Maltese (2.1%) compared to 1.7%.

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

Rooty Hill's median age is 37 years, matching Greater Sydney's figure and closely resembling Australia's median age of 38. The 65-74 age group constitutes 9.3% of Rooty Hill's population compared to Greater Sydney. Meanwhile, the 25-34 cohort makes up 12.3%. Between 2021 and now, the 75-84 age group has increased from 4.3% to 5.6%, while the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 13.9% to 12.3%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Rooty Hill's age structure. The 75-84 group is projected to grow by 79%, reaching 1,698 people from the current 950. Those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise 88% of the population growth. Conversely, the 15-24 and 25-34 age groups are forecasted to experience population declines.