Thinking about buying your first home in Rouse Hill (2155)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Rouse Hill is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Rouse Hill a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Rouse Hill (2155) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Rouse Hill suits young families on solid dual incomes. The median household income of $2,643 a week reflects the demographic reality here: professional couples in their mid-thirties buying into a suburb with 11 public schools averaging an ICSEA of 1100, which sits well above the national mean of 1000. Units at $687,350 are the realistic entry point for first home buyers, and with 29 childcare services nearby, almost all meeting or exceeding the National Quality Standard, the infrastructure for raising children is genuinely strong.
Who would not love it
The walkability score of 58 means you will depend on a car for most daily tasks, and the lifestyle grade of C reflects that honestly. Bushfire-prone land covers 34.3% of the postcode, which is a real risk, not a footnote. Houses at $1,398,888 are not eligible for the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme, so unaided first buyers are largely priced out of the house market. The 40% renter share also means the neighbourhood feel is less settled than the owner-occupier numbers suggest.
What to verify before you bid
- Check the specific lot against the Hills Shire bushfire-prone land register before any offer, given 34.3% of the postcode carries that designation, and confirm BAL rating and associated building or insurance costs. - For units, review the strata records carefully. The high volume of unit sales (332 in the window) and a 25% apartment share means supply is significant, and the modest 2.6% median growth warrants scrutiny of the owners corporation financials and any special levies. - Confirm your commute independently. The 46 transport amenity count sounds strong but walkability at the 57th percentile suggests frequency and coverage may be uneven depending on your specific street.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Rouse Hill?
BOCSAR · ROUSE HILL 2155
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K9,07612 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY+13%Above Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Trend unavailableHills Shire
Within LGA: Hills Shire
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT60%362 reports
ASSAULT24%142 reports
INTIMIDATION, STALKING AND HARASSMENT16%96 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED44%
NON-DOMESTIC56%
Across 137 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Rouse Hill
29
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
14:18 AEST
Rouse Hill station · 2.8 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 29 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
7.3µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
14.0µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
1.2pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Rouse Hill station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 153 new bond lodgements this quarter.
Rents here sit around the Sydney middle. A balance of rental stock and owner-occupier demand.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$670per week
Sep 2025 · 153 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
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NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2155
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2155. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Also in Hills Shire
Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Hills Shire postcodes, or explore the full Hills Shire suburb index.
Rouse Hill is the primary suburb with postcode 2155 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Rouse Hill is the main locality.
Which local government area is Rouse Hill in?
Rouse Hill (2155) is located in the Hills Shire local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Rouse Hill?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Rouse Hill (2155) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Rouse Hill flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Rouse Hill. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Rouse Hill?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Rouse Hill (2155), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Rouse Hill (2155) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Rouse Hill (2155). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Rouse Hill changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Rouse Hill (2155) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
