Rouse Hill vs Tallawong
The verdict
Tallawong is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.39M versus $1.41M in Rouse Hill. Rouse Hill is closer to the coast (28.1 km vs 30.7 km).
Scores
| Rouse Hill | Tallawong | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 82 |
| Transport | 88 | 92 |
| Education | 76 | 76 |
| Liveability | 74 | 78 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Rouse Hill | Tallawong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,349 | 6,570 |
| Median age | 34 | 30 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,643 | $2,759 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 52.2% | 59.0% |
| Born in Australia | 58.0% | 45.4% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 3.2 |
Growth: Rouse Hill High Growth · Tallawong High Growth
Property
| Rouse Hill | Tallawong | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.41M | $1.39M |
| Median unit price | $669K | $694K |
| House price YoY | 5.7% | 0.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $900 | $800 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.3% | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 50 | 47 |
Median price history
Safety
| Rouse Hill | Tallawong | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 63 | 64 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 115 | 244 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 176 | 152 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 520 | 396 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,393 | 3,516 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Rouse Hill | Tallawong | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,113 | 1,083 |
See the full school list on each profile: Rouse Hill · Tallawong
Transport
| Rouse Hill | Tallawong | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 88 | 92 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 118 | 25 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 78 | 79 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.6 km | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| Rouse Hill | Tallawong | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.3°C | 30.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 800 | 800 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 22 | 0 |
| Parks | 19 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 13 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 73 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 28.1 km | 30.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 35.0 km | 35.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.6 km | 8.4 km |
Population & growth
| Rouse Hill | Tallawong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,349 | 6,570 |
| Estimated 2025 | 17,258 | 9,991 |
| Projected 2041 | 39,902 | 23,100 |
| Annual growth rate | 11.05% | 11.05% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Rouse Hill or Tallawong?
Tallawong has the higher residential safety score (Rouse Hill 63/100 vs Tallawong 64/100).
Which is more affordable, Rouse Hill or Tallawong?
Tallawong is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.39M versus $1.41M.
Which has better schools, Rouse Hill or Tallawong?
Rouse Hill has a higher average school ICSEA (Rouse Hill 1113 vs Tallawong 1083; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Rouse Hill or Tallawong?
Tallawong has the higher transport score (Rouse Hill 88/100 vs Tallawong 92/100).
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