Rooty Hill
NSW 2766 · Blacktown
16,176 (2021) → 16,342 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Blacktown local government area (est. 453,639 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Rooty Hill is a stable suburb in Blacktown, NSW 2766, about 35km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.09M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 6 schools, a transport score of 91/100, and is about 36km inland. Rooty Hill has an overall score of 80/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 62/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2766 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Philippines (15.47%), India (5.26%), Pakistan (3.37%), Fiji (2.86%), New Zealand (2.26%)
Top languages: Tagalog (9.67%), Filipino (5.05%), Urdu (5%), Hindi (3.6%), Arabic (2.6%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 989 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Aidan's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1052
- St Agnes Catholic High SchoolSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1007
- Rooty Hill Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 990
- Rooty Hill High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 958
- Australian Islamic College of Sydney Senior SchoolSecondary · Independent
- Bellfield College Rooty HillPrimary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Chifley College Senior CampusSecondary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 894
- CathWest Innovation CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1013
- St Bishoy Coptic Orthodox CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 966
- Eastern Creek Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 976
- Australian Islamic College of SydneyCombined · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1077
- St Bishoy Coptic Orthodox College, St Bishoy HallSecondary · Independent · 1.9km
- Minchinbury Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 975
- Plumpton House SchoolCombined · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 827
- Plumpton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 981
- Western Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.6kmICSEA 1073
- Doonside Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 900
- Plumpton High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 966
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Rooty Hill
Is Rooty Hill safe?
Rooty Hill has a residential safety score of 62/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,494 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Rooty Hill?
In Rooty Hill, the median house price is $1.09M and the median unit price is $833K. Median weekly house rent is $677.
How far is Rooty Hill from Sydney CBD?
Rooty Hill is about 35.5 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 79 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Rooty Hill?
Rooty Hill has 6 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1002 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Rooty Hill?
Rooty Hill has a transport score of 91/100, including 1 train station and 69 bus stops.