NSW2766· Pop. 17,047Blacktown

ROOTY HILL

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

$942,500

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

3.5%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-15.1%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.5%

modelled estimate

AI insights for ROOTY HILL

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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ROOTY HILL shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from NSW VG · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$625/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+2.9%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-5.8

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.43%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+9.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

50 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

4.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

High supply risk

5-year price history

2020

$659k

2021

$750k

2022

$783k

2023

$825k

2024

$820k

2025

$1110k

2026

$943k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

ROOTY HILL is a metropolitan NSW suburb with moderate capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

Metro NSW suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
Rental yield 3.5% with stable tenant demand
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

High entry price may limit buyer pool
Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,996/wk

$77k taxable p.a.

Renters

32.5%

64.4% owner-occupier

Median age

37.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.2%

Population growth

+1.3% p.a.

Investor-owned

12.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

62%

24% apartments

Degree qualified

33.9%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

20.0%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

430 m²

Compact block

Household size

2.3 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

5.6%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

33.7 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

17 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

64.1%

Balanced market

Walkability

5 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

33.7 km

Inland

NBN technology

HFC

Fast — fibre to node + coaxial

Population density

1,241/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 2766

🏫3 Primary🎓2 Secondary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

St Aidan's Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1052

Rooty Hill Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 990

Eastern Creek Public School

Government · Yrs P-6

ICSEA 976

🎓Secondary (2)

St Agnes Catholic High School

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1007

Rooty Hill High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 958

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Safe

87/ 100

1.4 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Average

997ICSEA · national avg 1000

5 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited

26/ 100

🚆 4 train🚃 2 tram🚌 41 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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