Rouse Hill - McGraths Hill

The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with children under 15 making up 24.7% of the population. Seniors are far less common here than in most other areas, representing only 9.0% of residents.

A strong international presence is evident, as 35.5% of people were born overseas—a figure that rose 12 points since 2011. Indian and Chinese ancestries are the most prominent non-European groups.

Language diversity has grown rapidly, with 33.7% of people now using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure and represents a 16 point increase since 2011.

More than half of residents identify as Christian, and 24.5% report no religion. This proportion of people with no religion is far below the national average.

The community is highly qualified, with 35.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far above the national figure at 70.2%.

Incomes are among the highest in the region, with typical weekly family earnings reaching $3,037. Nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far above the state average.

Residents are generally healthy; the 19.4% of people with a long-term health condition is well below the national average. Only 2.7% of people need help with daily activities.

Many residents provide unpaid care for children, with 35.9% doing so—a figure far above the national average. However, local volunteering is much lower than in most other areas.

First Nations people in the area have a much higher typical personal income and Year 12 completion rate than the state average, with a very low unemployment rate of 3.3%.

Homes here are typically large, with 3.3 people per household. Most families consist of couples with children, and only 10.1% of people live alone.

The landscape is dominated by separate houses, 90.8% of which have three or more bedrooms. Rent is very high, with the typical weekly rent of $600 being far above the national figure.

Working from home is very common for 41.3% of the workforce. While public transport stops are numerous, almost every home owns a motor vehicle, and only 1.5% of people commute by public transport.

The population is highly mobile, with 57.0% of residents having moved house in the last five years. This is far above the national average and shows a significant increase since 2011.

Employment is strong, with 72.4% of adults working or looking for work. Professionals and managers make up the largest share of the workforce, and the unemployment rate is much lower than most areas.

The area is experiencing an extraordinary boom, with a population growth estimate of 40.7% since 2021, which is far above the state average.

The region is wetter than much of New South Wales, receiving an average annual rainfall of 979mm. Temperatures are generally around the state average.

While most homes are within a short walk of public transport, the area is generally less walkable for other needs. Access to groceries and health services within a 15-minute walk is far below the state average.