Rooty Hill

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

The suburb of Rooty Hill's population is estimated at around 16,974 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 798 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 16,176 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 16,464 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 60 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,492 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 1.2%, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed 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 any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as 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. Looking at population projections moving forward, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch is expected, with the suburb expected to increase by 1,254 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 4.4% 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 saw approximately 33 new home approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 169 homes. As of FY-26, 25 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.3 new residents arrived per new home each year between FY-21 and FY-25. However, this increased to 6 people per dwelling over the past two financial years. New properties are constructed at an average value of $363,000.

In FY-26, $88.3 million in commercial approvals have been registered. 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 78.0% detached houses and 22.0% townhouses or apartments. With around 729 people per approval, Rooty Hill is a mature, established area with population forecasts indicating an increase of 744 residents by 2041.

Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 22 projects that could impact this region. Notable 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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Employment performance in Rooty Hill has been below expectations when compared to most other areas nationally

Rooty Hill has an educated workforce with diverse sector representation. Its unemployment rate was 5.2% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 3.1%. As of December 2025, 8657 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 5.3%, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Workforce participation is similar to Greater Sydney at 70.2%. According to Census data, 28.5% of residents work from home, potentially impacted by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing. Rooty Hill specializes in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share 1.9 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services employ only 5.6% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by Census data. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 3.1%, labour force by 2.6%, and unemployment fell by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.2% and unemployment rise marginally. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, issued in May-25, project national employment 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, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

Rooty Hill's median taxpayer income was $49,394 in financial year 2023. The average income for Rooty Hill taxpayers was $54,713 during the same period. Nationally, these figures were lower than average. Greater Sydney had a median income of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 in financial year 2023. By September 2025, estimates suggest Rooty Hill's median income would be approximately $53,770 and the average around $59,561, based on an 8.86% growth from the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023. According to Census 2021 data, household income ranks at the 65th percentile ($2,001 weekly), and personal income is at the 37th percentile in Rooty Hill. The earnings profile shows that 37.9% of locals (6,433 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, which aligns with the broader area where this cohort represents 30.9%. High housing costs consume 17.4% of income in Rooty Hill. Despite this, disposable income ranks at the 63rd percentile, and the area'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 dwellings, as per the latest Census evaluation, consisted of 76.7% houses and 23.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Rooty Hill was at 24.9%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (41.6%) or rented (33.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent in Rooty Hill was $420, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Rooty Hill's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,167 than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were 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 account for 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%, consisting of 15.8% lone person households and 1.9% group households. 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%, surpassing the SA3 area average of 23.1%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 23.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, held by 28.9% of residents aged 15+, including advanced diplomas (9.9%) and certificates (19.0%).

Educational participation is high, with 32.6% currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 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 offering a mix of train and bus services. These are served by 36 individual routes, collectively facilitating 4,065 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 191 meters from the nearest stop. Primarily residential, most commuters travel outward. Cars dominate at 80%, while trains account for 14%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per dwelling, exceeding the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 28.5% of residents work from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 580 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 37 weekly trips per stop. The accompanying map displays 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

Roots Hill's health metrics are close to national benchmarks, with mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence typical of the general population but somewhat higher among older cohorts. Private health cover is very low at approximately 49% (8,252 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9%. Nationally, it stands at 55.7%.

The most common conditions are diabetes and asthma, affecting 7.0% and 6.6% respectively, with 73.3% reporting no medical ailments, slightly lower than Greater Sydney's 74.6%. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. Roots Hill has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 18.4% (3,123 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank 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, one of the most culturally diverse areas in Australia, 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% adherents, but Islam's representation stands out at 13.5%, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 6.8%. In terms of ancestry, the top groups are Other (24.9%), Filipino (18.6%), and Australian (13.3%).

Notably, Samoan, Spanish, and Maltese ethnicities are overrepresented in Rooty Hill compared to regional averages: Samoan at 2.7% vs 0.5%, Spanish at 1.1% vs 0.6%, and Maltese at 2.1% vs 1.0%.

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

Rooty Hill's median age is 37, matching Greater Sydney's figure and closely resembling Australia's median age of 38. The 65-74 age group comprises 9.8% of Rooty Hill's population compared to Greater Sydney. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort makes up 11.9%, which is less than Greater Sydney's proportion. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has grown from 4.3% to 6.1%, while the 65-74 cohort increased from 8.5% to 9.8%. Meanwhile, the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 13.9% to 11.9%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Rooty Hill's age structure. Notably, the 75-84 group is expected to grow by 65%, reaching 1,708 people from its current total of 1,035. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above accounting for 88% of projected growth. In contrast, the 15-24 and 25-34 age groups are anticipated to experience population declines.