NSW2155· Pop. 11,349Blacktown

ROUSE HILL

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

47

Liveability score

71

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

Real

$1,310,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

Real

3.1%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

-18.1%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.6%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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ROUSE 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

$770/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+2.1%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-7.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.34%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+13.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

58 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

3.1%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020
$653k
2021
$685k
2022
$730k
2023
$797k
2024
$1.24m
2025
$1.6m
2026
$1.31m

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

ROUSE 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 3.1% 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

$3,042/wk

$97k taxable p.a.

Renters

24.8%

73.3% owner-occupier

Median age

35.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.0%

Population growth

+3.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

24.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

50%

36% apartments

Degree qualified

38.2%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

25.9%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

530 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

5.9%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

29.9 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

22 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

72.4%

Strong demand

Walkability

43 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

29.9 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

2,016/km²

Dense urban

Schools in postcode 2155

🏫10 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚4 Combined1 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (10)

Ironbark Ridge Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1156(96%)
754 students20:1 student–teacher48% girls62% top SEA quarter

Kellyville Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1136(92%)
855 students19:1 student–teacher47% girls55% top SEA quarter

Our Lady of The Rosary Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1116(88%)
627 students18:1 student–teacher49% girls45% top SEA quarter

Sherwood Ridge Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1114(88%)
584 students17:1 student–teacher48% girls46% top SEA quarter

North Kellyville Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1112(87%)
1,068 students18:1 student–teacher51% girls45% top SEA quarter

Kellyville Ridge Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1107(86%)
671 students18:1 student–teacher51% girls44% top SEA quarter

Beaumont Hills Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1107(86%)
466 students17:1 student–teacher45% girls42% top SEA quarter

Our Lady of the Angels Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1105(86%)
600 students18:1 student–teacher51% girls40% top SEA quarter

Rouse Hill Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1093(82%)
1,058 students15:1 student–teacher49% girls38% top SEA quarter

Tallawong Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1083(79%)
121 students12:1 student–teacher46% girls35% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (2)

Kellyville High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1086(80%)
869 students13:1 student–teacher47% girls34% top SEA quarter

Rouse Hill High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1067(74%)
1,316 students15:1 student–teacher45% girls28% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (4)

William Clarke College

Independent · Yrs K-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1162(97%)
1,951 students12:1 student–teacher51% girls65% top SEA quarter

Hills Adventist College

Independent · Yrs K-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1150(95%)
823 students15:1 student–teacher52% girls62% top SEA quarter

Rouse Hill Anglican College

Independent · Yrs K-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1137(93%)
1,578 students14:1 student–teacher52% girls55% top SEA quarter

Australian International Academy, Kellyville Campus

Independent · Yrs K-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1122(90%)
733 students13:1 student–teacher50% girls51% top SEA quarter

Special (1)

Tallowood School

Government · Yrs U · Major Cities

ICSEA 1034(62%)
98 students5:1 student–teacher26% girls20% top SEA quarter

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

Top tier
1111ICSEA · national avg 1000

17 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
49/ 100
🚆 2 train🚌 20 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

27

/ 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

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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