Rouse Hill, NSW 2155 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Rouse Hill is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2155, home to 11,349 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Blacktown local government area and roughly 30 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 11,349
- Median age
- 34 years
- Median household income
- $2,643 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,089 /week
- Median family income
- $2,935 /week
- Average household size
- 3.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- The Hills Shire
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Mitchell
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $500 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,730
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Glenwood High School
- Caddies Creek Public School
- Parklea Public School
- Quakers Hill East Public School
- Kings Langley Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 36 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 metro stops, 120 bus stops
- Forman Av After Packsaddle St
- Forman Av Before Packsaddle St
- Forman Av Opp Arrowsmith St
- Forman Av At Arrowsmith St
- Bella Vista Station, Platform 2
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 cafés
- 20 restaurants
- 44 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 supermarkets
- 17 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 29.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 80.3% of the 6,361 resolvable premises in Rouse Hill. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 80.3%
- Fibre to the Building: 1.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 18.0%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,812 across postcode 2155 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 584 theft, 539 violent offences, 191 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rouse Hill?
Rouse Hill (NSW 2155) had 11,349 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 34. It sits within the The Hills Shire local government area.
What is the median rent in Rouse Hill?
The median advertised rent in Rouse Hill is $500/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Rouse Hill?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Rouse Hill covering government sectors. Nearest include: Glenwood High School (0.6 km), Caddies Creek Public School (0.7 km), Parklea Public School (0.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Rouse Hill?
Rouse Hill is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (80.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Rouse Hill?
Across postcode 2155, 1,812 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (584), violent (539), property damage (191). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Rouse Hill?
In Rouse Hill, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (29.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Rouse Hill?
122 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Rouse Hill centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 36 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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