Rouse Hill
NSW 2155 · Blacktown
11,349 (2021) → 17,258 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Blacktown local government area (est. 453,639 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Rouse Hill is a high growth suburb in Blacktown, NSW 2155, about 35km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.41M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 88/100, and is about 28km inland. Rouse Hill has an overall score of 80/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 63/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2155 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (6.15%), China (4.4%), Philippines (3.57%), England (2.33%), South Africa (2.13%)
Top languages: Mandarin (5.27%), Hindi (2.51%), Persian ED (2.34%), Cantonese (1.98%), Tagalog (1.86%)
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1060 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Ironbark Ridge Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1156
- Rouse Hill Anglican CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1137
- Rouse Hill Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1093
- Rouse Hill High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1067
Nearby (within 10km)
- Tallawong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1083
- Our Lady of the Angels Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1105
- The Ponds SchoolCombined · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1038
- Malek Fahd Islamic School Beaumont HillsCombined · Independent · 3.1km
- Riverbank Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1141
- Kellyville Ridge Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1107
- Riverstone High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 979
- The Ponds High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1118
- South Creek SchoolCombined · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 982
- St John XXIII Catholic College (Primary)Primary · Catholic · 3.4kmICSEA 1112
- Norwest Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.5kmICSEA 1109
- Ngarra Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.5kmICSEA 1085
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
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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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
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Rouse Hill
Is Rouse Hill safe?
Rouse Hill has a residential safety score of 63/100, 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 7,393 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Rouse Hill?
In Rouse Hill, the median house price is $1.41M and the median unit price is $669K. Median weekly house rent is $900.
How far is Rouse Hill from Sydney CBD?
Rouse Hill is about 35.0 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 78 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Rouse Hill?
Rouse Hill has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1113 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Rouse Hill?
Rouse Hill has a transport score of 88/100 and 118 bus stops.