Kellyville Ridge vs Rouse Hill
The verdict
Rouse Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.41M versus $1.70M in Kellyville Ridge. Kellyville Ridge rates higher for liveability (94 vs 74). Rouse Hill rates higher for transport (88 vs 50). Rouse Hill is closer to the coast (28.1 km vs 29.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Kellyville Ridge rates higher (100 vs 63/100 in Rouse Hill).
Scores
| Kellyville Ridge | Rouse Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 80 |
| Transport | 50 | 88 |
| Education | 79 | 76 |
| Liveability | 94 | 74 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kellyville Ridge | Rouse Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,890 | 11,349 |
| Median age | 35 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,073 | $2,643 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 58.3% | 52.2% |
| Born in Australia | 54.0% | 58.0% |
| Avg household size | 3.4 | 3 |
Growth: Kellyville Ridge Stable · Rouse Hill High Growth
Property
| Kellyville Ridge | Rouse Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.70M | $1.41M |
| Median unit price | $562K | $669K |
| House price YoY | 19.0% | 5.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $900 | $900 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 55 | 50 |
Median price history
Safety
| Kellyville Ridge | Rouse Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 63 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 37 | 115 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 9 | 176 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 220 | 520 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,488 | 7,393 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kellyville Ridge | Rouse Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,107 | 1,113 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kellyville Ridge · Rouse Hill
Transport
| Kellyville Ridge | Rouse Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 50 | 88 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 18 | 118 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 91 | 78 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.0 km | 4.6 km |
Liveability
| Kellyville Ridge | Rouse Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.3°C | 30.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 800 | 800 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 22 |
| Parks | 9 | 19 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 13 |
| Swimming pools | 55 | 73 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 29.4 km | 28.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 32.5 km | 35.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.6 km | 8.6 km |
Population & growth
| Kellyville Ridge | Rouse Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,890 | 11,349 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,180 | 17,258 |
| Projected 2041 | 11,284 | 39,902 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.66% | 11.05% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kellyville Ridge or Rouse Hill?
Kellyville Ridge has the higher residential safety score (Kellyville Ridge 100/100 vs Rouse Hill 63/100).
Which is more affordable, Kellyville Ridge or Rouse Hill?
Rouse Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.41M versus $1.70M.
Which has better schools, Kellyville Ridge or Rouse Hill?
Rouse Hill has a higher average school ICSEA (Kellyville Ridge 1107 vs Rouse Hill 1113; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kellyville Ridge or Rouse Hill?
Rouse Hill has the higher transport score (Kellyville Ridge 50/100 vs Rouse Hill 88/100).
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