ROOTY HILL

Sydney Inner
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House Median
This suburb $1,060,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $774,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 4,909
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 3.2%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 16,176
Density 2,376.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney Inner
State New South Wales

ROOTY HILL Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $1,060,000
House Sales Volume 32 sales
Unit Median $774,000
Unit Sales Volume -
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House $520/wk
3 Bed House $650/wk
2 Bed Unit No data
3 Bed Unit No data
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

ROOTY HILL Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Relatively Safe
Crime rate: 4,909 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.74x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

ROOTY HILL 4,909/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

ROOTY HILL has a crime rate below the NSW average, indicating generally good safety conditions. However, it's still advisable to maintain basic safety awareness and secure personal belongings.

ROOTY HILL Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

16,176
Total Population
2,376
people/km² density
3.2%
Chinese Population
Near average

Major Ethnicities

1
Philippines
3,395 people
21.0%
2
Australia
2,418 people
15.0%
3
England
2,095 people
13.0%
4
India
1,341 people
8.3%
5
China
518 people
3.2%

Transport

43.4 km
to Sydney CBD
42 min
drive to CBD
51 min
transit to CBD
Has Station
in this suburb

Local Schools (3)

Catholic (1)

St Agnes Catholic High School

Details
50.4 score Year 7-12 Co-ed

Public (2)

Chifley College Senior Campus

Details
Year 11-12 Co-ed

Rooty Hill High School

Details
Year 7-12 Co-ed

ROOTY HILL Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 5 neighbouring suburbs

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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.