Suburb comparison
Blacktown vs Rooty Hill — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Blacktown commands a $64K premium on median property price over Rooty Hill; Blacktown is $50/wk cheaper per week to rent; Blacktown has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Blacktown
Blacktown
2148
Blacktown
Rooty Hill
2766
Choose Blacktown if...
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
- Blacktown leads on 3 of the 6 head-to-head metrics
Choose Rooty Hill if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- Rooty Hill leads on 3 of the 6 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Blacktown or Rooty Hill more expensive?
- Blacktown has the higher median house price ($1.04M) compared with $976K in Rooty Hill.
- Which is better for renters — Blacktown or Rooty Hill?
- Median weekly rent is $600/wk in Blacktown and $650/wk in Rooty Hill, making Blacktown the more affordable rental market.
- Is Blacktown or Rooty Hill at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Blacktown vs Rooty Hill?
- Blacktown has 14 schools in the postcode, and Rooty Hill has 3. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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