Plumpton vs Rooty Hill
Plumpton (median $995,750) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Rooty Hill ($1,022,500). Over the past year, Rooty Hill (+5.6%) ran 0.5 percentage points ahead of Plumpton (+5.1%) on house-price growth.
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Plumpton and Rooty Hill side by side
| Measure | Plumpton | Rooty Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $995,750 | $1,022,500 |
| Median unit | $343,440 | $343,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | +5.1% | +5.6% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $660/wk | $680/wk |
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | 64.0% |
| Renter occupied | 26.0% | 32.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 974 | 987 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 24 | 24 |
| Transit score | 0 | 40 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 10,070 | 16,176 |
| Median age | 34 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 726 mm | 726 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rooty Hill (987) sits above Plumpton (974).
- For buyers
- Plumpton is the lower entry point at $995,750 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rooty Hill carries both higher gross yield (3.46% vs 3.45%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Rooty Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (987 vs 974).
Plumpton vs Rooty Hill: common questions
Is Plumpton or Rooty Hill cheaper to buy in?
Plumpton has the lower median house price at $995,750, roughly 3% below Rooty Hill ($1,022,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Plumpton or Rooty Hill?
Over the past 12 months, Rooty Hill grew +5.6% vs +5.1% in Plumpton, a gap of 0.5 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Plumpton or Rooty Hill have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rooty Hill scores 987 vs 974 in Plumpton. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Plumpton or Rooty Hill?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.46% in Rooty Hill vs 3.45% in Plumpton. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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