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Rooty Hill

NSW 2766 • Greater Sydney

16,176
Population (2021)
$38,584
Median Income
6.81 km²
Area
$420/wk
Median Rent
AffordableWorking ClassTrain ConnectedEntertainment Hub

About Rooty Hill

Rooty Hill is a substantial Western Sydney suburb where over 16,000 residents access good transport and comprehensive amenities. The train station provides T1 Western Line connectivity, while the RSL Club is a major entertainment venue drawing visitors from across the region. The suburb offers genuine affordability within reasonable distance of employment centres.

Local shopping handles daily needs, while the RSL provides entertainment, dining, and community facilities. Parks and reserves serve families, and the suburb has a down-to-earth, working-class character. Rooty Hill attracts working families seeking homeownership within their means, and long-term residents who appreciate the established community. It's practical Western Sydney—unpretentious and functional.

Rooty Hill falls under postcode 2766 and is governed by Blacktown Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mount Druitt electorate.

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📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2766
Urban Area
Rooty Hill
LGA / Council
Blacktown
Federal Electorate
Chifley
State Electorate
Mount Druitt
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.77°, 150.84°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
6.81 km²
Elevation
43m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 3 heritage-listed places in or near Rooty Hill, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Imperial Hotel
Rooty Hill Road, Rooty Hill • SHR #00114
Government Depot Site (former)
Dunsmore Street, Rooty Hill • SHR #00345
Rooty Hill, The
Eastern Road, Rooty Hill • SHR #01756

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Rooty Hill by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Rooty Hill Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Rooty Hill" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$420
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
3.2 people
Median Age
37 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
4%

148 state housing + 37 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
14,704
Census 2021
16,176
▲ 10.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$33,176
Income 2021
$38,584
▲ 16.3% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 7,062
Born Overseas 8,021

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Philippines 2,503
  • 2. India 851
  • 3. Pakistan 545
  • 4. Fiji 463
  • 5. New Zealand 365
  • 6. Nepal 319
  • 7. Afghanistan 187
  • 8. China 177
  • 9. Iraq 172
  • 10. Bangladesh 170

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Filipino 3,395
Australian 2,418
English 2,095
Indian 1,341
Chinese 518
Samoan 499
Irish 417
Maltese 389
Scottish 340
Australian Aboriginal 300

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,689
Both parents born in Australia
11,124
Both parents born overseas
1,070
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
55.0%
Islam
12.4%
No Religion
12.3%
Hinduism
9.6%
Buddhism
1.5%
Sikhism
1.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,112 (6.9%)
5-14 years
2,150 (13.3%)
15-19 years
953 (5.9%)
20-24 years
1,107 (6.8%)
25-34 years
2,245 (13.9%)
35-44 years
2,310 (14.3%)
45-54 years
1,898 (11.7%)
55-64 years
1,771 (10.9%)
65-74 years
1,382 (8.5%)
75-84 years
695 (4.3%)
85+ years
549 (3.4%)

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