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Rouse Hill, NSW 2769
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$1,600,000
Median Unit
$1,230,000
Gross Yield (houses)
3.0%
1yr Growth (houses)
+5.6%
estimate
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Rouse Hill market and investor summary
In Rouse Hill, NSW 2769, the median house sells for around $1.6M, on a gross rental yield of 3.0% for houses. House prices have moved +5.6% over the past year and +16.2% over three years. At 1.1% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 3.0% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.1% and a resident base that is not shrinking.
Living in Rouse Hill: people, income and schools
About 11,349 people live in Rouse Hill, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 33% over five years. At a median age of 34, it reads as broadly working-age, and families account for 81% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $137,000 a year (about $2,640 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks among the most advantaged in the country (10 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 11.6 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers.
Families have 37 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, and they test well above the national school average on ICSEA, a draw for education-focused families. Rouse Hill sits about 35 km from the CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, though a car still helps; the suburb scores 65 for walkability and 9 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Premises.
- Population
- 11,349
- +33% over 5yr
- Median age
- 34 years
- Median household income
- $137,000/yr
- Households renting
- 40%
- Family households
- 81%
- Socio-economic rank
- 10/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 37
- avg ICSEA 1117
- Unemployment
- 4.4%
- Distance to CBD
- 35 km
- Walk score
- 65/100
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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What should I check before investing in Rouse Hill?
Rouse Hill has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Capital growth of +5.6% in the past year shows positive recent price momentum. Tight rental market (1.1% vacancy) gives landlords pricing power and low rental downtime. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Rouse Hill?
The median property price in Rouse Hill, NSW 2769 is $1.6M for houses and $1.2M for units.
What rental yield does Rouse Hill show?
The gross rental yield in Rouse Hill is 3.0% for houses. 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 Rouse Hill?
House prices in Rouse Hill are up 5.6% over the past year and up 16.2% 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 Rouse Hill?
The current vacancy rate in Rouse Hill is 1.1%. 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 Rouse Hill?
Rouse Hill has a population of approximately 11,349 residents, with a median age of 34.
What schools are near Rouse Hill?
There are 37 schools within roughly 5km of Rouse Hill. Their average ICSEA sits well above the national mean of 1000, which points to a more advantaged school catchment. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Rouse Hill affordable to buy in?
A median house in Rouse Hill costs about 11.6 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 Rouse Hill's population growing?
The population of Rouse Hill has grown about 33% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
How far is Rouse Hill from the CBD?
Rouse Hill is about 35 km from the CBD.
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