Bungarribee vs Rooty Hill
The verdict
Rooty Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.09M versus $1.42M in Bungarribee. Bungarribee rates higher for education (75 vs 58). Rooty Hill rates higher for transport (91 vs 61). Bungarribee is closer to the coast (33.3 km vs 35.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Bungarribee rates higher (100 vs 62/100 in Rooty Hill).
Scores
| Bungarribee | Rooty Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 80 |
| Transport | 61 | 91 |
| Education | 75 | 58 |
| Liveability | 77 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bungarribee | Rooty Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,177 | 16,176 |
| Median age | 33 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,928 | $2,001 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 64.6% | 42.7% |
| Born in Australia | 42.0% | 43.7% |
| Avg household size | 3.9 | 3.2 |
Growth: Bungarribee Stable · Rooty Hill Stable
Property
| Bungarribee | Rooty Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.42M | $1.09M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $833K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 10.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $677 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 42 | 53 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bungarribee | Rooty Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 62 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 94 | 161 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 94 | 192 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 252 | 525 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,605 | 4,494 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bungarribee | Rooty Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 6 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,002 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bungarribee · Rooty Hill
Transport
| Bungarribee | Rooty Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 61 | 91 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 14 | 69 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 92 | 79 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.8 km | 200 m |
Liveability
| Bungarribee | Rooty Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.2°C | 30.2°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.6°C | 17.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 4 |
| Parks | 8 | 22 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 19 |
| Swimming pools | 8 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 33.3 km | 35.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 33.0 km | 35.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.8 km | 1.4 km |
Population & growth
| Bungarribee | Rooty Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,177 | 16,176 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,225 | 16,342 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,292 | 17,717 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.38% | 0.26% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bungarribee or Rooty Hill?
Bungarribee has the higher residential safety score (Bungarribee 100/100 vs Rooty Hill 62/100).
Which is more affordable, Bungarribee or Rooty Hill?
Rooty Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.09M versus $1.42M.
Which has better public transport, Bungarribee or Rooty Hill?
Rooty Hill has the higher transport score (Bungarribee 61/100 vs Rooty Hill 91/100).
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