Rooty Hill

Population growth drivers in Rooty Hill are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Nov 2025, the estimated population of Rooty Hill is around 16,467, reflecting an increase of 291 people since the 2021 Census. The ABS ERP estimate for surrounding areas applied to Rooty Hill by AreaSearch in June 2024 indicated a resident population of 16,423. This was validated with an additional 61 new addresses since the Census date. The current population density is 2,418 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, 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.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024, using 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a 2021 base year are used. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, population projections indicate an increase just below the median of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch, with Rooty Hill expected to gain 1,231 persons by 2041, reflecting a total growth of 7.2% 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 32 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 162 homes. By June 2026, 21 approvals had been recorded. On average, 1.4 new residents arrived per year for each new home between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating balanced supply and demand. However, this ratio increased to 5.1 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, below the regional average.

This year, $82.3 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting high local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Rooty Hill shows around 75% of the construction activity per person and ranks among the 26th percentile nationally, suggesting limited buyer options but strong demand for established homes. New development consists of 80.0% detached houses and 20.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's suburban identity with a focus on family homes. With around 619 people per dwelling approval, Rooty Hill reflects a mature market.

By 2041, population forecasts indicate an increase of 1,189 residents. Current construction levels should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potential growth exceeding current forecasts.

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 may impact this region. Notable ones 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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The employment landscape in Rooty Hill shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Rooty Hill has an educated workforce with diverse sector representation. Its unemployment rate is 5.3%, with estimated employment growth of 5.9% over the past year (AreaSearch).

As of June 2025, 8,918 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 6.4% compared to Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Workforce participation is lower at 55.3%, versus Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing. The area specializes in transport, postal & warehousing (1.9 times the regional level), but professional & technical employment is low at 5.6% (compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%).

Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by Census data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 5.9%, while the labour force grew by 6.3%, raising unemployment by 0.3 percentage points (AreaSearch). National employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest Rooty Hill's employment could grow by 6.4% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to its current employment mix.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 on Rooty Hill. The median income among taxpayers was $49,394 with an average of $54,713. Nationally, incomes were higher. Greater Sydney had a median of $56,994 and an average of $80,856. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $55,623 (median) and $61,612 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. Census 2021 showed household income ranked at the 65th percentile ($2,001 weekly) and personal income at the 37th percentile. The earnings profile indicated that 37.9% of locals (6,240 people) earned between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, similar to the broader area's 30.9%. High housing costs consumed 17.4% of income. Despite this, disposable income ranked at the 63rd percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed 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 dwellings, as per the most recent Census, were 76.7% houses and 23.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 80.7% houses and 19.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Rooty Hill was 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. Median weekly rent 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 higher at $420 compared to the national figure of $375.

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

Family households make up 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 account for 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, which is 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 university qualification rate is 31.6%, exceeding the SA3 average of 23.1%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 23.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational credentials are held by 28.9% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 9.9% and certificates at 19.0%.

Educational participation is high, with 32.6% currently enrolled in formal education: primary (10.9%), secondary (8.4%), and tertiary (6.2%). Rooty Hill has 5 schools with a combined enrollment of 3,048 students, demonstrating typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 999). Educational provision is split between 2 primary and 3 secondary institutions. Note: for schools with 'n/a' enrolments, refer to the parent campus.

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

Rooty Hill has 73 active public transport stops, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 37 different routes, collectively facilitating 3,999 weekly passenger trips. The transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents on average being 191 meters away from the nearest stop.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 571 trips per day, equating to roughly 54 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

Rooty Hill shows better-than-average health outcomes with lower prevalence of common conditions among its general population compared to national averages, but higher rates are seen among older and at-risk cohorts. Approximately 49% of Rooty Hill's total population (~8,006 people) has private health cover, which is lower than the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are diabetes (7.0%) and asthma (6.6%). A higher proportion of residents, 73.3%, report being free from medical ailments compared to Greater Sydney's 71.2%. Rooty Hill has a larger senior population, with 17.4% aged 65 and over (2,865 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 13.1%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention due to the challenges they present.

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 56.4% of its population speaking a language other than English at home, with 53.2% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in Rooty Hill, comprising 59.9% of people. However, Islam is overrepresented at 13.5%, compared to 13.0% across Greater Sydney.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (24.9%), Filipino (18.6%), and Australian (13.3%). Notably, Samoan (2.7%) Spanish (1.1%), and Maltese (2.1%) populations are higher than regional averages.

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 makes up 9.3% of Rooty Hill's population compared to Greater Sydney's percentage. Meanwhile, the 25-34 cohort represents 12.4%, which is lower than Greater Sydney's figure. Between 2021 and present day, the 75-84 age group has increased from 4.3% to 5.6% of Rooty Hill's population. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 13.9% to 12.4%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Rooty Hill's age structure. The 75-84 group is expected to grow by 84%, adding 773 people and reaching a total of 1,696 from the current 922. This growth will largely be driven by the aging population dynamic, with those aged 65 and above comprising 83% of projected growth. In contrast, the 15-24 and 25-34 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines in Rooty Hill.