Average rent in Rooty Hill - Minchinbury, NSW2026

Rooty Hill - Minchinbury is part of the Blacktown council area and sits 35km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 22,826 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $420/week, which is below the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 29% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
22,826

ABS 2021

Median age
36
Distance to Sydney
35 km
Households renting
29%
Separate houses
82%
Flats / apartments
3%
Born overseas
46%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Blacktown

Renting in Rooty Hill - Minchinbury

Rooty Hill - Minchinbury runs roughly with the New South Wales state median — renters typically pay $420/week, close to the $424/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (68% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 29% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (82%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 36 and a population around 22,826. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 46% of residents were born overseas. Rooty Hill - Minchinbury is 35km from Sydney, and rent trajectories here tend to track the state average rather than running ahead of it — but state rent indices have moved since 2021, so double-check against the live figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Rooty Hill - Minchinbury?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Rooty Hill - Minchinbury, NSW was $420. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Rooty Hill - Minchinbury rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Rooty Hill - Minchinbury came in at $420 — 1% below. Rooty Hill - Minchinbury sits 35km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 82% separate houses and 3% flats).
Which suburbs near Rooty Hill - Minchinbury have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Rooty Hill - Minchinbury's $420/week (ABS 2021) include Warragamba - Silverdale, Bargo, Bankstown - South. Roselands, Tuggerah - Kangy Angy, Shellharbour - Oak Flats sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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