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Rooty Hill, NSW 2766

Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics

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Tight Rental MarketStrong Growth

Median House

$1,115,000

market range $1.1M-$1.2M

Median Unit

$840,000

market range $625K-$900K

Gross Yield (units)

4.1%

1yr Growth (houses)

+8.5%

market range +5.0% to +12.5%

Investment snapshot for Rooty Hill

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Rooty Hill market and investor summary

In Rooty Hill, NSW 2766, the median house sells for around $1.1M. House prices have moved +8.5% over the past year and +29.2% over three years. At 1.6% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.

Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.6% and a resident base that is not shrinking.

Living in Rooty Hill: people, income and schools

Rooty Hill is home to around 16,176 people, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 37, it reads as broadly working-age, and families account for 82% of households.

The typical household income runs to around $104,000 a year (about $2,000 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (5 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 10.7 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Incomes have risen about 15% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.

Families have 58 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. Rooty Hill sits about 36 km from the CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, though a car still helps; the suburb scores 50 for walkability and 40 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Curb.

Population
16,176
+0% over 5yr
Median age
37 years
Median household income
$104,000/yr
Households renting
32%
Family households
82%
Socio-economic rank
5/10
ABS advantage index
Schools within 5km
58
avg ICSEA 985
Unemployment
4.6%
Distance to CBD
36 km
Walk score
50/100

Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.

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Frequently asked questions about Rooty Hill

What should I check before investing in Rooty Hill?

Rooty Hill has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Unit gross rental yield of 4.1% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Capital growth of +8.5% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.

What are typical property prices in Rooty Hill?

The median property price in Rooty Hill, NSW 2766 is $1.1M for houses and $840K for units.

What rental yield does Rooty Hill show?

The gross rental yield in Rooty Hill is 4.1% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.

What does recent house price growth show for Rooty Hill?

House prices in Rooty Hill are up 8.5% over the past year and up 29.2% over three years. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.

How tight is the rental market in Rooty Hill?

The current vacancy rate in Rooty Hill is 1.6%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.

How many people live in Rooty Hill?

Rooty Hill has a population of approximately 16,176 residents, with a median age of 37.

What schools are near Rooty Hill?

There are 58 schools within roughly 5km of Rooty Hill. Their average ICSEA is close to the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.

Is Rooty Hill affordable to buy in?

A median house in Rooty Hill costs about 10.7 times the median local household income (a high multiple that makes the suburb a stretch for median local earners). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.

Is Rooty Hill's population growing?

The population of Rooty Hill has held roughly flat over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.

How far is Rooty Hill from the CBD?

Rooty Hill is about 36 km from the CBD.

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