Plumpton vs Rooty Hill
The verdict
Plumpton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.04M versus $1.09M in Rooty Hill. Rooty Hill rates higher for transport (91 vs 62). Rooty Hill is closer to the coast (35.7 km vs 37.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Plumpton rates higher (89 vs 62/100 in Rooty Hill).
Scores
| Plumpton | Rooty Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 80 |
| Transport | 62 | 91 |
| Education | 60 | 58 |
| Liveability | 88 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Plumpton | Rooty Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,070 | 16,176 |
| Median age | 34 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,171 | $2,001 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.8% | 42.7% |
| Born in Australia | 44.7% | 43.7% |
| Avg household size | 3.5 | 3.2 |
Growth: Plumpton Stable · Rooty Hill Stable
Property
| Plumpton | Rooty Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.04M | $1.09M |
| Median unit price | $808K | $833K |
| House price YoY | 23.9% | 10.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $670 | $677 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.0% | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 49 | 53 |
Median price history
Safety
| Plumpton | Rooty Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 89 | 62 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 89 | 161 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 50 | 192 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 357 | 525 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,965 | 4,494 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Plumpton | Rooty Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 6 |
| Government | 3 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 977 | 1,002 |
See the full school list on each profile: Plumpton · Rooty Hill
Transport
| Plumpton | Rooty Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 62 | 91 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 36 | 69 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 101 | 79 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.3 km | 200 m |
Liveability
| Plumpton | 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 | 1 | 4 |
| Parks | 19 | 22 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 19 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 37.4 km | 35.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 36.8 km | 35.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.7 km | 1.4 km |
Population & growth
| Plumpton | Rooty Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,070 | 16,176 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,108 | 16,342 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,370 | 17,717 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.09% | 0.26% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Plumpton or Rooty Hill?
Plumpton has the higher residential safety score (Plumpton 89/100 vs Rooty Hill 62/100).
Which is more affordable, Plumpton or Rooty Hill?
Plumpton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.04M versus $1.09M.
Which has better schools, Plumpton or Rooty Hill?
Rooty Hill has a higher average school ICSEA (Plumpton 977 vs Rooty Hill 1002; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Plumpton or Rooty Hill?
Rooty Hill has the higher transport score (Plumpton 62/100 vs Rooty Hill 91/100).
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