Side by sideSuburb comparison

Rooty Hill vs Plumpton.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Rooty Hill edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rooty Hill (987) sits above Plumpton (974).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Rooty Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (987 vs 974).

Common questionsRooty Hill vs Plumpton

Common questions

Does Rooty Hill or Plumpton 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.

The numbers behind the take

Rooty Hill
Metric
Plumpton

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$420/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$430/wk
$420/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$430/wk
64.0%
Owner occupied
71.0%
32.0%
Renter occupied
26.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

24
Walk score
24
40
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
16,176
Population
10,070
37
Median age
34

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
987
Avg ICSEA
974

Climate

1302 mm
Annual rainfall
1302 mm
26.0°C
Mean max (Jan)
26.0°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).