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

The population of the Rouse Hill statistical area (Lv2) is estimated at around 23,980 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 12,631 people from the 2021 Census figure of 11,349. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 20,395 in June 2024 and an additional 2,572 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,870 persons per square kilometer, above the national average assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 111.3% since the 2021 Census exceeds both state (7.6%) and metropolitan averages. Interstate migration contributed approximately 66.0% to overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2-level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. These projections predict exceptional growth for the Rouse Hill (SA2) over the period 2032 to 2041, with an expected increase of 13,377 persons by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 9.9% over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates Rouse Hill has had approximately 530 new homes approved annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 2,650 homes were approved, with an additional 107 approved in FY-26 so far. On average, one new resident per year arrives for each new home over the past five financial years, suggesting supply meets or exceeds demand.

The average construction value of these new homes is $436,000, slightly above the regional average. This year has seen $16.1 million in commercial approvals registered, indicating steady investment activity. Building activity shows 36.0% detached dwellings and 64.0% townhouses or apartments, a shift from the current housing pattern of 55.0% houses. The location has around 50 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market.

By 2041, Rouse Hill is projected to grow by approximately 2,374 residents, with current construction levels expected to meet this demand.

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

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 49 projects potentially impacting this area. Notable projects include Rouse Hill Hospital, Tallawong Village, Rouse Hill Town Centre Expansion, and Tallawong Station Precinct Development. The following list details those likely to be 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 professional services well represented. The unemployment rate in the area was 2.9% as of September 2025, which is below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.6%. There are 9,103 residents currently employed, with an unemployment rate 1.2% lower than Greater Sydney's and a workforce participation rate of 73.0%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries for employment among residents include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade. Wholesale trade shows strong specialization with an employment share 1.2 times the regional level, while professional & technical services employ just 10.8% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%.

Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 2.6%, labour force grew by 2.9%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.3 percentage points in Rouse Hill. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.1% and a 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment rate over the same period. State-level data from NSW as of 25-Nov shows employment contracted by 0.03%, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. National forecasts indicate employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 13.8% over ten years in Rouse Hill, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

The median taxpayer income in Rouse Hill was $64,862 and the average was $77,891 according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. Nationally, this is high compared to Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. As of September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $70,609 (median) and $84,792 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86%. The 2021 Census shows household, family, and personal incomes in Rouse Hill rank highly nationally, between the 85th and 93rd percentiles. In Rouse Hill, 32.5% of individuals earn between $1,500 - 2,999 per week, similar to the metropolitan region's 30.9%. A substantial proportion, 43.9%, earn above $3,000 per week, indicating strong economic capacity in the area. High housing costs consume 18.1% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income 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

Rouse Hill's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 54.6% houses and 45.4% other dwellings including semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. Home ownership in Rouse Hill stood at 15.9%, with 44.1% of dwellings under mortgage and 40.0% rented out. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,730, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $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 account for 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 constitute the remaining 19.0%, with lone person households at 16.2% and group households comprising 2.7%. The median household size is 3.0 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 of 39.3% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the Australian average of 30.4% and the NSW 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% and certificates make up 17.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 34.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.9% in primary education, 9.6% in secondary education, and 6.6% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Transport analysis shows 148 active stops operating in Rouse Hill, offering a mix of light rail and bus services. These stops are served by 119 routes that collectively facilitate 13,842 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 131 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 1,977 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 93 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 excellent results in Rouse Hill, with both young and elderly cohorts experiencing low prevalence of common health conditions.

Approximately 58% (~13,834 people) have private health cover, the highest rate recorded. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (6.4%) and mental health issues (6.1%). A significant majority, 78.4%, report no medical ailments, compared to 0% in Greater Sydney. Rouse Hill has 8.7% (2,086 people) of residents aged 65 and over, with health outcomes among seniors being above average but requiring 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's cultural diversity is notable, with 39.8% of its population born overseas and 36.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Rouse Hill, comprising 54.6% of the population. However, Hinduism stands out as significantly overrepresented, making up 7.1% compared to None% across Greater Sydney.

Regarding ancestry, the top three groups are Australian (18.6%), English (18.5%), and Other (16.2%). Some ethnic groups show notable differences: Filipino is overrepresented at 4.3%, Maltese at 1.9%, and South African at 1.0%.

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

At age 34 years, Rouse Hill's median age is lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years, and considerably younger than Australia's median age 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 well above the national average of 14.2%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the proportion of Rouse Hill's population aged 35 to 44 has grown from 17.7% to 19.4%, while the proportion of residents aged 5 to 14 has declined from 14.6% to 13.0%. By 2041, demographic changes are projected for Rouse Hill. The 75-84 age cohort is expected to grow by 151%, adding 976 residents to reach a total of 1,624. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 58% of population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. Conversely, declines are projected for the 0-4 and 5-14 age cohorts.