Eastern Creek vs Rooty Hill
The verdict
Rooty Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.09M versus $1.30M in Eastern Creek. Rooty Hill rates higher for transport (91 vs 43). Eastern Creek is closer to the coast (33.5 km vs 35.7 km).
Scores
| Eastern Creek | Rooty Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 80 |
| Transport | 43 | 91 |
| Education | 45 | 58 |
| Liveability | 41 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Eastern Creek | Rooty Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 874 | 16,176 |
| Median age | 32 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,861 | $2,001 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.1% | 42.7% |
| Born in Australia | 60.1% | 43.7% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 3.2 |
Growth: Eastern Creek Moderate Growth · Rooty Hill Stable
Property
| Eastern Creek | Rooty Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.30M | $1.09M |
| Median unit price | $631K | $833K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 10.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $677 | $677 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 52 | 53 |
Median price history
Safety
| Eastern Creek | Rooty Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 62 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 343 | 161 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 4,005 | 192 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,259 | 525 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 52,060 | 4,494 |
Eastern Creek is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Eastern Creek | Rooty Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 6 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 976 | 1,002 |
See the full school list on each profile: Eastern Creek · Rooty Hill
Transport
| Eastern Creek | Rooty Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 43 | 91 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 55 | 69 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 95 | 79 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.6 km | 200 m |
Liveability
| Eastern Creek | 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 | 1 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 4 |
| Parks | 2 | 22 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 19 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 33.5 km | 35.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 34.2 km | 35.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.6 km | 1.4 km |
Population & growth
| Eastern Creek | Rooty Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 874 | 16,176 |
| Estimated 2025 | 874 | 16,342 |
| Projected 2041 | 994 | 17,717 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.00% | 0.26% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Eastern Creek or Rooty Hill?
Rooty Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.09M versus $1.30M.
Which has better schools, Eastern Creek or Rooty Hill?
Rooty Hill has a higher average school ICSEA (Eastern Creek 976 vs Rooty Hill 1002; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Eastern Creek or Rooty Hill?
Rooty Hill has the higher transport score (Eastern Creek 43/100 vs Rooty Hill 91/100).
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