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Rouse Hill

NSW 2155 • Greater Sydney

11,349
Population (2021)
$56,628
Median Income
10.64 km²
Area
$500/wk
Median Rent
Town CentreMetro AccessMaster PlannedThe Hills

About Rouse Hill

Rouse Hill has emerged as The Hills' new town centre, about 40 kilometres northwest of Sydney's CBD. This suburb of roughly 11,400 residents combines a major shopping centre with metro rail access and master-planned residential areas. The arrival of the Metro Northwest line has accelerated its transformation into a genuine urban centre.

Young families and professionals are drawn by the combination of new housing, comprehensive retail, and rail connection to the city. The shopping centre offers everything from supermarkets to dining, while surrounding housing estates provide contemporary family homes. It represents The Hills' evolution from car-dependent suburbia to connected community. The area is still growing, with new development extending into surrounding paddocks.

Rouse Hill falls under postcode 2155 and is governed by The Hills Shire Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Hawkesbury electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2155
Urban Area
Baulkham Hills
LGA / Council
The Hills Shire
Federal Electorate
Greenway
State Electorate
Hawkesbury
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.68°, 150.91°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
10.64 km²
Elevation
45m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Cnr Windsor Road & Commercial Road Rouse Hill 2155 NSW
  • Woolworths
    10-14 Market Lane Rouse Hill 2155 NSW

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

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

Royal Oak Inn (former)
Rouse Hill • SHR #00698
Rouse Hill House and Farm
Windsor Road, Rouse Hill • SHR #00002
Hunting Lodge (former)
The Water Lane, Rouse Hill • SHR #00632

🔍 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 Rouse Hill by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Rouse Hill Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$500
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,730
Avg Household Size
3 people
Median Age
34 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1%

13 state housing + 22 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
7,965
Census 2021
11,349
▲ 42.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$45,812
Income 2021
$56,628
▲ 23.6% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 6,588
Born Overseas 4,355

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 698
  • 2. China 499
  • 3. Philippines 405
  • 4. England 264
  • 5. South Africa 242
  • 6. Iran 218
  • 7. New Zealand 195
  • 8. Pakistan 144
  • 9. Egypt 116
  • 10. Sri Lanka 115

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 2,692
English 2,676
Chinese 1,066
Indian 931
Irish 767
Scottish 692
Filipino 622
Italian 481
German 280
Maltese 270

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,682
Both parents born in Australia
6,007
Both parents born overseas
1,218
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
51.5%
No Religion
27.1%
Hinduism
6.7%
Islam
5.4%
Buddhism
2.2%
Sikhism
1.4%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
712 (6.3%)
5-14 years
1,652 (14.6%)
15-19 years
925 (8.2%)
20-24 years
904 (8.0%)
25-34 years
1,636 (14.4%)
35-44 years
2,013 (17.7%)
45-54 years
1,710 (15.1%)
55-64 years
957 (8.4%)
65-74 years
542 (4.8%)
75-84 years
235 (2.1%)
85+ years
64 (0.6%)

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