Rouse Hill at a glance
Walk score
28
Car dependent
Population
11.3k
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Rouse Hill.
The postcode for Rouse Hill is 2155 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Rouse Hill (2155) sits in the Blacktown region of NSW.
Rouse Hill has roughly 11,349 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Rouse Hill scores 28/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rouse Hill's population at 11,349, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (59% own, 40% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
11,349
Median age
34
Family households
81%
Lone person
16%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$600/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$500/wk
Owner occupied
59%
Renter occupied
40%
At a deeper level
11,349
Median age: 34
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1,030
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
28
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Rouse Hill.
Local schools for Rouse Hill
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Government School Catchment
Rouse Hill Public School
Rouse Hill High School
Tallawong Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Rouse Hill.
- What is the Rouse Hill postcode?
- Rouse Hill is in the 2155 postcode, in NSW, in the Blacktown City Council region.
- Where is Rouse Hill?
- Rouse Hill is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2155. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Blacktown City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Rouse Hill?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $600, for units it's $500.
- What schools are in Rouse Hill?
- There are 20 schools serving Rouse Hill on this page, including Rouse Hill Public School, Rouse Hill Anglican College, Rouse Hill High School.
- How walkable is Rouse Hill?
- Rouse Hill has a Walk Score of 28 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Rouse Hill?
- Rouse Hill is close to Kellyville Ridge, The Ponds, Beaumont Hills, North Kellyville, Annangrove.
- What is the population of Rouse Hill?
- The population of Rouse Hill is approximately 11,349 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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