Rouse Hill, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Rouse Hill, in the Blacktown City Council local government area.
| Locality | Rouse Hill |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Blacktown City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.67762 |
| Longitude | 150.90663 |
| Population | 7,877 |
| Density | 604.1 /km² |
| Area | 13.0 km² |
| Elevation | 53 m |
| Postcode | 2155 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 35 km northwest |
Rouse Hill is a locality in the Blacktown City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 7,877. The locality covers an area of 13.0 km², giving a population density of about 604.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 53 m above sea level. It lies approximately 35 km northwest of Sydney. Rouse Hill is located at 33.6776°S, 150.9066°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2155.
Rouse Hill rests on land that gently rolls, a mosaic of suburban sprawl and the lingering echoes of its agricultural past. It lies 5.7 km north of Quakers Hill, NSW (from Quakers Hill, NSW: bearing 9°T), and is situated 11.0 km north of Blacktown. The air here, especially in the late afternoon when the sun begins its descent, carries a particular warmth, a subtle hum that speaks of broad skies and the distant murmur of traffic. The streetscapes are a blend of established avenues lined with mature trees, their leaves whispering secrets to the breeze, and newer developments where the landscape is still finding its settled form. The terrain, a series of low rises and shallow valleys, offers glimpses of neighbouring suburbs stretching towards the horizon, a patchwork quilt of rooftops under the vast Australian sky.
Historically, Rouse Hill owes its name to explorer Robert Cooper, who established a sheep station here in the early 19th century, a foundation that shaped its early character as a place of pastoral enterprise. The land, once dedicated to grazing and cultivation, has steadily transformed, its economy now a vibrant mix of retail, professional services, and burgeoning residential growth. The Rouse Hill Town Centre stands as a modern focal point, a bustling hub that draws people from across the region, a testament to the area's evolving identity. Yet, remnants of its past persist, with heritage buildings offering a quiet counterpoint to the contemporary architecture, hinting at the generations who have called this place home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Rouse Hill, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Rouse Hill, in the Blacktown City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Rouse Hill includes the postcode (2155), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Blacktown City Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Rouse Hill is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |