ROOTY HILL
ROOTY HILL Property Overview
Local Schools (3)
Catholic (1)
St Agnes Catholic High School
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About ROOTY HILL
Rooty Hill is located in Central Sydney, approximately 43.4km from CBD, about 51 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 16,176 with a density of 2376 people/km².
Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $1,060,000, below Sydney average; unit median $774,000, on par with Sydney average.
Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, government school Rooty Hill High School has 2 Distinguished Achievers; Catholic school St Agnes Catholic High School has 29.
Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 4909 per 100,000, 0.74x the NSW average, a very safe area.
Demographics: Filipino comprises 20.99%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (14.95%) and English (12.95%), Chinese comprises 3.20%, lower Chinese proportion.
Transport: Has a train station.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Rooty Hill has a house median of $1,060,000 and unit median of $774,000. Property prices are below Sydney median, offering good value.
According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Rooty Hill has a crime rate of 4909 per 100,000, which is 0.74x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.
Government schools: Rooty Hill High School, 2024 HSC results: 2 Distinguished Achievers. Catholic schools: St Agnes Catholic High School, 2024 HSC results: 29 Distinguished Achievers, AU Guide Score 50.4. Independent schools: Western Grammar School, 2024 HSC results: 20 Distinguished Achievers, AU Guide Score 56.6 (neighbouring suburb).
According to ABS 2021 Census, Rooty Hill has a population of 16,176, with Chinese comprising 3.20%. Lower Chinese proportion, suitable for families seeking integration into local community. Main ethnic groups: Filipino (20.99%), Aust (14.95%), English (12.95%), Indian (8.29%), Chinese (3.20%).
Rooty Hill is approximately 43.4km from Sydney CBD, about 42 minutes by car or 51 minutes by public transport. This suburb has a train station on the T1 North Shore & Western Line line(s). Far from city centre, suitable for families not requiring frequent commuting.