Rouse Hill

Rouse Hill lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

As of November 2025, Rouse Hill's population is estimated at around 17,288 people. This reflects an increase of 5,939 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,349 people in the suburb. The growth was inferred from AreaSearch estimates using ABS ERP data released in June 2024 and validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,348 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Rouse Hill's growth of 52.3% since the 2021 Census exceeded both state (6.7%) and metropolitan area averages, marking it as a significant growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 66.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with other drivers such as overseas migration and natural growth also being positive factors.

AreaSearch projections for Rouse Hill use ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, forecasting exceptional growth placing it in the top 10 percent of national statistical areas by 2041. The suburb is expected to increase by 12,943 persons by 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an overall increase of 49.9% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Rouse Hill among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, derived from statistical area data, indicates that Rouse Hill has seen approximately 501 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, between FY-21 and FY-25, around 2,505 homes were approved, with a further 59 approved in FY-26 to date. On average, one new resident is estimated to arrive per new home over these years, suggesting balanced supply and demand conditions that support stable market conditions.

The average construction cost of new homes is $458,000, aligning with regional trends. This financial year has seen $11.4 million in commercial approvals, indicating steady commercial investment activity. In terms of dwelling types, 38.0% are detached dwellings and 62.0% are townhouses or apartments, marking a shift from the current housing pattern of 55.0% houses. This skew towards compact living offers affordable entry pathways, attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers.

The location has approximately 58 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Rouse Hill is projected to grow by 8,632 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply is expected to meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Rouse 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 45 projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include Rouse Hill Town Centre Expansion, Tallawong Village, Rouse Hill Hospital, and Tallawong Station Precinct Development. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis places Rouse Hill well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Rouse Hill has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, lower than the Greater Sydney average of 4.2%.

Over the past year, ending June 2025, employment grew by an estimated 3.6%. There are 8,801 residents employed, with a participation rate of 73.0%, higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade. Wholesale trade is particularly strong, employing 1.2 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical services employ only 10.8% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 3.6%, while labour force grew by 4.3%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.6% and labour force by 2.9%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Rouse Hill's industry mix suggests local employment could increase 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

Rouse Hill had a median taxpayer income of $64,672 and an average income of $78,964 in financial year 2022. These figures are significantly higher than Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856 during the same period. Based on a 12.61% increase since financial year 2022 using the Wage Price Index, current estimates suggest the median income would be approximately $72,827 and the average income around $88,921 by September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Rouse Hill rank highly nationally, with household, family, and personal incomes between the 85th and 93rd percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 32.5% of the community earns between $1,500 and $2,999 per week, reflecting a similar pattern seen in the metropolitan region where 30.9% falls within this range. A substantial proportion of high earners (43.9%) in Rouse Hill has an income above $3,000 per week, indicating strong economic capacity throughout the area. High housing costs consume 18.1% of income, but despite this, disposable income ranks at the 91st percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Rouse Hill displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Rouse Hill's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 54.6% houses and 45.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had no houses or other dwellings recorded at that time. Home ownership in Rouse Hill stood at 15.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 44.1% and rented ones at 40.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,730, aligning with the Sydney metro average, while the median weekly rent was $500. Nationally, Rouse Hill's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Rouse Hill features high concentrations of family households, with a median household size of 3.0 people

Family households compose 81.0% of all households, including 48.1% couples with children, 20.8% couples without children, and 10.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 19.0%, with lone person households at 16.2% and group households comprising 2.7%. The median household size is 3 people.

Rouse Hill demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates at 39.3% of residents aged 15+, surpassing the Australian average of 30.4% and NSW's rate of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 25.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 29.6% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas comprise 12.1% while certificates account for 17.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 34.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.9% in primary, 9.6% in secondary, and 6.6% pursuing tertiary education. Rouse Hill's four schools have a combined enrollment of 4,879 students. The area demonstrates significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement, with an ICSEA score of 1105. The educational mix includes two primary, one secondary, and one K-12 school. There are 28.2 school places per 100 residents, indicating strong educational infrastructure serving both local and surrounding communities.

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

Rouse Hill has 118 active public transport stops. These include a mix of light rail and bus services. There are 115 individual routes operating in total, providing 8,853 weekly passenger trips combined.

The accessibility of these transport services is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 139 meters from the nearest stop. On average, there are 1,264 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 75 weekly trips per individual stop.

Rouse Hill's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Health outcomes data shows exceptional results in Rouse Hill, with both young and elderly cohorts experiencing low prevalence of common health conditions.

The rate of private health cover is notably high at approximately 58% of the total population (10,046 people). Asthma and mental health issues are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 6.4 and 6.1% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 78.4%, report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 0% across Greater Sydney. As of 2021, 8.7% of Rouse Hill's population is aged 65 and over (1,504 people). While health outcomes among seniors are above average, they require more attention than the broader population.

Rouse 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

Rouse Hill has a high cultural diversity, with 39.8% of its population born overseas and 36.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion in Rouse Hill, comprising 54.6% of its population. Hinduism is overrepresented in Rouse Hill, making up 7.1%, compared to None% across Greater Sydney.

The top three ancestry groups are Australian (18.6%), English (18.5%), and Other (16.2%). Notably, Filipino (4.3%) Maltese (1.9%) and South African (1.0%) ethnic groups are overrepresented in Rouse Hill compared to None% regionally.

Rouse Hill hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Rouse Hill's median age is 34 years, which is lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Rouse Hill has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (19.4%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (5.1%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.2%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of Rouse Hill's population aged 35 to 44 has increased from 17.7% to 19.4%, while the proportion of residents aged 5 to 14 has decreased from 14.6% to 13.1%. By 2041, significant demographic changes are projected for Rouse Hill. The 45-54 age group is expected to grow by 55%, adding 1,404 residents and reaching a total of 3,980. Conversely, the number of residents aged 15-24 is forecasted to decrease.