
Rooty Hill NSW 2766
Suburb summary
Rooty Hill, NSW 2766 is a multicultural Western Sydney suburb with a population of 14,704, median age 35, and average household size 3.3. Covering 6.81 sq km, it is 97% separate houses and 1% apartments, with many buses and a train station on the T1/T5 lines. Median weekly personal income is $638 and family income is $1,814. Over the past 6 months, median sold prices reached $1.14M for houses and $850,000 for apartments. Popular with buyers searching Rooty Hill property, Rooty Hill house prices, Rooty Hill NSW suburb profile, and Western Sydney real estate, it offers an urban, built-up setting with a multicultural suburban centre.
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$1M
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House sales
95
In past 12 months
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210 popular houses in Rooty Hill NSW 2766
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Demographic info
Median age
37 years
Renters
30%
Top 3 occupations
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Living in Rooty Hill NSW 2766: Suburb Profile & FAQs
Note: Data is sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census data and knest.ai internal statistical data.
Is ROOTY HILL NSW 2766 a good suburb for families?
ROOTY HILL NSW 2766 is a solid rather than standout option for families. The suburb has very strong school ratings, with both primary and secondary education sitting at 8 out of 10, and the local household size of 3.3 suggests many homes are already being used by families. Children are also a visible part of the suburb profile, with 6.8% of residents aged 0 to 4 and 13.0% aged 5 to 14, which supports the sense that ROOTY HILL is a lived-in family suburb rather than a purely investor or transient area. Housing also helps, because around 97% of dwellings are separate houses, which is a big plus for buyers wanting backyard space, more bedrooms, and easier multigenerational living. The trade-off is that safety scores are modest at 2 out of 5, so while ROOTY HILL can work well for families focused on space and schooling, buyers wanting a quieter or more polished family setting may want to compare it with nearby alternatives.
What is it like to live in ROOTY HILL NSW 2766?
Living in ROOTY HILL NSW 2766 feels practical, suburban, and multicultural rather than polished or village-like. ROOTY HILL sits in Western Sydney and reads as an urban, built-up suburban centre with a lifestyle that leans more toward day-to-day convenience than scenic charm. Retail is a relative strength at 4 out of 5, so everyday shopping and services are better than in many outer suburban areas, while culture at 3 out of 5 hints at a mixed, active local community. That said, walkability is only 2 out of 5 and canopy cover is low at 13.04%, so ROOTY HILL does not have a particularly leafy or walk-everywhere feel. Safety is also rated 2 out of 5, which adds some caution to the lifestyle picture. For buyers, that means living in ROOTY HILL can be functional and well set up for busy households, but the suburb may feel less calm, less green, and less refined than more established prestige areas.
Is ROOTY HILL NSW 2766 well connected for commuting?
ROOTY HILL NSW 2766 is well connected for commuting by Western Sydney standards. The suburb has train access on the T1 and T5 lines, many bus services, and an average public transport commute to the Sydney CBD of around 55 minutes. Driving is quicker at about 40 minutes on average, which gives buyers a reasonable car-based fallback if they are not relying fully on public transport. That makes ROOTY HILL a practical choice for commuters who want rail access without paying inner-ring prices. The transport picture is not perfect, though. There is no metro, no light rail, and no ferry, so the network is useful rather than especially diverse. For buyers, the main trade-off is straightforward: ROOTY HILL works best if you value direct train access and decent road connectivity, but it is less suited to people wanting a shorter CBD trip or the broader transport options you get closer to the inner city.
Who does ROOTY HILL NSW 2766 suit best?
ROOTY HILL NSW 2766 suits family buyers, upgrader households, and value-focused owner-occupiers who want a house rather than an apartment. The suburb is overwhelmingly made up of separate houses, at about 97% of stock, with only around 1% apartments, so it naturally appeals to buyers looking for land, multiple bedrooms, and more practical living space. The median age is 35, average household size is 3.3, and the rental share is 29.2%, which points to a fairly settled suburb with a mix of owners and tenants rather than a highly transient market. Local occupations are mixed, led by clerical and administrative workers, professionals, and machine operators and drivers, while median family income of $1,814 a week suggests a more budget-conscious buyer base than Sydney’s premium suburbs. ROOTY HILL may suit buyers seeking function and space more than prestige. It is likely to suit apartment-first, lifestyle-led, or highly walkability-focused buyers less well.
What are the pros and cons of living in ROOTY HILL NSW 2766?
The main trade-off in ROOTY HILL NSW 2766 is that buyers get strong practical value and family-sized housing, but not the same level of amenity, greenery, or polish found in more premium suburbs. On the plus side, ROOTY HILL has a dominant house market, strong school scores, train access, many bus services, and better retail convenience than some surrounding suburban areas. That combination gives buyers a suburb that works well for real everyday living, especially for larger households who need space and usable transport. The compromises are also clear. Walkability is only 2 out of 5, safety is 2 out of 5, canopy cover is just 13.04%, and the built-up setting means the lifestyle is more functional than scenic. For some buyers, that will matter a lot. For others, especially those prioritising house size, school access, and price practicality, ROOTY HILL can still be a very sensible fit.
What are property prices like in ROOTY HILL NSW 2766?
Property prices in ROOTY HILL NSW 2766 are mid-range to relatively affordable by Sydney house-buyer expectations, though not cheap in absolute terms. Over the recent six-month sales sample, the median house price was about $1.11 million from 38 sales, while apartments had a median price of about $850,000 from 30 sales. That price gap makes sense in a suburb where houses dominate the housing mix and are likely to attract family buyers looking for more space. In practical terms, buying property in ROOTY HILL gives house buyers a lower entry point than many established middle-ring family suburbs, while apartments still sit at a level that reflects Sydney’s broader affordability pressures. The trade-off is that the lower price point comes with a more built-up, less walkable environment and a lifestyle that is more practical than prestige-led. For buyers focused on value, land, and transport access, ROOTY HILL may still compare well.
