ROUSE HILL

Sydney Inner
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House Median
This suburb $1,775,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $680,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 8,336
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 9.4%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 11,349
Density 885.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney Inner
State New South Wales

ROUSE HILL Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $1,775,000
House Sales Volume 233 sales
Unit Median $680,000
Unit Sales Volume 130 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House $625/wk
3 Bed House $805/wk
2 Bed Unit $670/wk
3 Bed Unit $820/wk
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

ROUSE HILL Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Slightly Above Average
Crime rate: 8,336 per 100,000 Above NSW average (6,635)
1.26x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

ROUSE HILL 8,336/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

ROUSE HILL has a crime rate above the NSW average. It's recommended to be mindful of personal and property security, avoid walking alone late at night, and keep valuables secured.

ROUSE HILL Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

11,349
Total Population
885
people/km² density
9.4%
Chinese Population
Above average

Major Ethnicities

1
Australia
2,692 people
23.7%
2
England
2,676 people
23.6%
3
China
1,066 people
9.4%
4
India
931 people
8.2%
5
Ireland
767 people
6.8%

Transport

46.8 km
to Sydney CBD
50 min
drive to CBD
72 min
transit to CBD
Has Station
in this suburb

Local Schools (2)

Independent (1)

Rouse Hill Anglican College

Details
56.1 score K-12 Co-ed

Public (1)

Rouse Hill High School

Details
51.0 score Year 7-12 Co-ed

ROUSE HILL Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 8 neighbouring suburbs

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About ROUSE HILL

Rouse Hill is located in Central Sydney, approximately 46.8km from CBD, about 72 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 11,349 with a density of 885 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $1,775,000, on par with Sydney average; unit median $680,000, below Sydney average.

Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, government school Rouse Hill High School has 31 Distinguished Achievers; independent school Rouse Hill Anglican College has 36.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 8336 per 100,000, 1.26x the NSW average, safety level close to NSW average.

Demographics: Australian comprises 23.72%, the largest ethnic group, followed by English (23.58%) and Chinese (9.39%), Chinese proportion close to NSW average.

Transport: Has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Rouse Hill has a house median of $1,775,000 and unit median of $680,000. Property prices are close to Sydney median levels.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Rouse Hill has a crime rate of 8336 per 100,000, which is 1.26x the NSW average (6635). Slightly above NSW average, recommend understanding specific conditions.

Government schools: Rouse Hill High School, 2024 HSC results: 31 Distinguished Achievers, AU Guide Score 51.0. Catholic schools: St John Paul II Catholic College, 2024 HSC results: 25 Distinguished Achievers, 1 Top Achievers (neighbouring suburb). Independent schools: Rouse Hill Anglican College, 2024 HSC results: 36 Distinguished Achievers, 1 All Rounders, AU Guide Score 56.1.

According to ABS 2021 Census, Rouse Hill has a population of 11,349, with Chinese comprising 9.40%. Chinese proportion close to NSW average. Main ethnic groups: Aust (23.72%), English (23.58%), Chinese (9.39%), Indian (8.20%), Irish (6.76%).

Rouse Hill is approximately 46.8km from Sydney CBD, about 50 minutes by car or 72 minutes by public transport. This suburb has a train station on the Metro North West & Bankstown Line line(s). Far from city centre, suitable for families not requiring frequent commuting.