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Doonside vs Rooty Hill

Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 2.6 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

DoonsideRooty Hill
Active5380
Safety1633
Wealth1434
Value6677
Parks5344
Cafés3633
Transit3021
Green space6966
Active & healthy6165
Schools nearby (OSM)6644
Median rent$350/wk $420/wk
Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026)$1,099,000$1,190,000
House sales this quarter32—
Population13,61416,176
Full profile Doonside in full Rooty Hill in full

Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Doonside safer than Rooty Hill?

Rooty Hill scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Doonside or Rooty Hill?

Doonside has the lower median house price of the two ($1,099,000 vs $1,190,000).

Should I live in Doonside or Rooty Hill?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Doonside or Rooty Hill.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →