Rooty Hill
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Rooty Hill, NSW 2766.
About Rooty Hill
Welcome to Rooty Hill
Rooty Hill sits in Sydney's west, around 40 kilometres from the CBD, wedged between Mount Druitt, Doonside, Plumpton and Eastern Creek. It's a suburb built around a working railway station and a genuine sense of community, with the kind of housing stock and prices that still let buyers get a house on a block rather than a unit in a tower.
With a population of just over 16,000 and a median age of 37, Rooty Hill has long suited families and first-home buyers looking for space, good transport links and a straightforward commute into the city or out to the growing job hubs of Western Sydney.
Lifestyle & dining
Rooty Hill's day-to-day life revolves around its town centre near the station, where a mix of long-standing bakeries, Indian, Vietnamese and Filipino eateries, and casual takeaway spots serve a community that's culturally diverse and largely family-oriented. It's not a suburb built for destination dining, but that's part of its appeal — locals tend to eat well without needing to leave the postcode, and bigger nights out are an easy drive to Rooty Hill RSL, one of the suburb's social anchors with its bistro, entertainment and club facilities.
Shopping
Rooty Hill has a functional local shopping strip around the station with everyday retail, pharmacies and grocery options, while bigger shopping needs are covered close by at Mount Druitt's shopping centre and the ever-expanding retail and bulk-goods precinct at Eastern Creek. The M7 corridor nearby has also brought large-format retail and trade suppliers within easy reach, which locals lean on for anything from homewares to hardware.
Getting around
The suburb's biggest practical asset is Rooty Hill station on the T1 Western Line, giving direct rail access to Parramatta and the Sydney CBD without needing a car. Road connections are just as strong, with the M4 Motorway and M7 Motorway both close at hand, linking residents efficiently to Western Sydney's employment lands, Norwest, and beyond. It's a suburb where owning a car remains useful for the school run and shopping, but isn't essential for commuting.
Schools & families
Families are well served locally, with Rooty Hill Public School and Rooty Hill High School both within the suburb, alongside St Aidan's Primary School and St Agnes Catholic High School for Catholic education options. The Australian Islamic College of Sydney Senior School and Bellfield College Rooty Hill add further choice, making this one of the more comprehensively serviced pockets of the Mount Druitt area when it comes to schooling across different sectors.
Housing & architecture
The housing stock is predominantly established, low-set brick homes on generous blocks, a legacy of the suburb's mid-to-late 20th century development. Current listings reflect that heritage clearly, with houses making up 72% of the market, townhouses at 23%, land at 4% and apartments a negligible 1% — a dwelling mix that points to Rooty Hill remaining, for now, a suburb of standalone homes and low-density living rather than unit development.
The property market
Rooty Hill's median house price currently sits at $945,000, having climbed 9.4% recently — solid growth that reflects continued demand for detached housing in this part of Western Sydney, particularly from families priced out of more expensive middle-ring suburbs. Renters are looking at a median of $650 a week, a figure that underlines the suburb's appeal to both investors and owner-occupiers chasing yield and long-term capital growth alike. With house-dominant stock and strong transport links, Rooty Hill continues to offer relative value compared with suburbs closer to the M4/M7 interchange or the rail line into Parramatta.
Market snapshot
Rooty Hill property market
Median sale price
$945k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$650
per week
Gross rental yield
3.6%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$737k
Median
$945k
Premium
$1.43m
Days on market
21
Auction clearance
63%
Sold this year
91
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +6.7% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Rooty Hill by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Rooty Hill, NSW 2766.
Population
16,176
residents (2021)
Median age
37
years
Household income
$2,001
median, per week
Median rent
$420
per week
Median mortgage
$2,167
per month
Mortgage / income
25%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Rooty Hill
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Bellfield College Rooty Hill
Australian Islamic College of Sydney Senior School
Recent results
Recently sold in Rooty Hill
$1.65m
7 Alverna Street
Sold ~July 2026
$890k
3/21-23 Derby Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.14m
30 Driscoll Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$895k
1/10 Abraham Street
Sold ~July 2026
$975k
32 Celeste Court
Sold ~July 2026
$1.28m
43 Nicolaidis Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$970k
30 Westminster Street
Sold ~July 2026
$750k
22/2 Charlotte Road
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Rooty Hill suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Rooty Hill?
The median house price in Rooty Hill, NSW is $945k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 9.4%.
How much is rent in Rooty Hill?
The median weekly rent in Rooty Hill is around $650 per week.
Is Rooty Hill a good place to live?
Rooty Hill is a suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Rooty Hill is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 16,176 and 6 schools in the area.
What is the population of Rooty Hill?
Rooty Hill has a population of 16,176 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 37.
What schools are in Rooty Hill?
There are 6 schools in or near Rooty Hill, including Bellfield College Rooty Hill, Rooty Hill Public School and St Aidan's Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Rooty Hill?
Properties in Rooty Hill take around 21 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 63%.
How much do you need to buy in Rooty Hill?
Entry-level properties in Rooty Hill start around $737k, while premium homes reach $1.43m.
What suburbs are near Rooty Hill?
Suburbs near Rooty Hill include Plumpton, Eastern Creek, Mount Druitt, Doonside and Druitt.
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