Rouse Hill vs The Ponds
The verdict
Rouse Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.41M versus $1.63M in The Ponds. Rouse Hill rates higher for transport (88 vs 59). The Ponds rates higher for liveability (89 vs 74). Rouse Hill is closer to the coast (28.1 km vs 30.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, The Ponds rates higher (100 vs 63/100 in Rouse Hill).
Scores
| Rouse Hill | The Ponds | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 76 |
| Transport | 88 | 59 |
| Education | 76 | 81 |
| Liveability | 74 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Rouse Hill | The Ponds | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,349 | 16,315 |
| Median age | 34 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,643 | $3,285 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 52.2% | 65.5% |
| Born in Australia | 58.0% | 45.2% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 3.5 |
Growth: Rouse Hill High Growth · The Ponds Stable
Property
| Rouse Hill | The Ponds | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.41M | $1.63M |
| Median unit price | $669K | $1.30M |
| House price YoY | 5.7% | 1.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $900 | $900 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.3% | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 50 | 58 |
Median price history
Safety
| Rouse Hill | The Ponds | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 63 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 115 | 86 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 176 | 49 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 520 | 196 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,393 | 1,453 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Rouse Hill | The Ponds | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 4 |
| Government | 3 | 4 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,113 | 1,106 |
See the full school list on each profile: Rouse Hill · The Ponds
Transport
| Rouse Hill | The Ponds | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 88 | 59 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 118 | 43 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 78 | 94 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.6 km | 2.9 km |
Liveability
| Rouse Hill | The Ponds | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 22 | 7 |
| Parks | 19 | 20 |
| Playgrounds | 13 | 17 |
| Swimming pools | 73 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 28.1 km | 30.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 35.0 km | 33.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.6 km | 6.3 km |
Population & growth
| Rouse Hill | The Ponds | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,349 | 16,315 |
| Estimated 2025 | 17,258 | 16,750 |
| Projected 2041 | 39,902 | 16,905 |
| Annual growth rate | 11.05% | 0.66% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Rouse Hill or The Ponds?
The Ponds has the higher residential safety score (Rouse Hill 63/100 vs The Ponds 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Rouse Hill or The Ponds?
Rouse Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.41M versus $1.63M.
Which has better schools, Rouse Hill or The Ponds?
Rouse Hill has a higher average school ICSEA (Rouse Hill 1113 vs The Ponds 1106; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Rouse Hill or The Ponds?
Rouse Hill has the higher transport score (Rouse Hill 88/100 vs The Ponds 59/100).
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