Rooty Hill

Landcom is working with the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure to create an affordable, diverse and sustainable community at Rooty Hill, in Sydney’s west. 

The project will feature a mix of housing types to help provide greater choice, affordability and housing security for a range of new residents, who will be a short walk or cycle from Rooty Hill Station, shops, schools and amenities, including new public open spaces and nature on their doorstep.

Future development will respect the site's context, history and environment, while design and landscaping features that form a connection with Country and interpret the site's history will help to create a highly liveable neighbourhood that reflects the special qualities of the Rooty Hill area. 

The project will follow a range of best-practice design principles, including:

• a mix of housing types to suit the needs, budgets and lifestyles of different households
• a portion of homes to be set aside as Affordable Housing for people on lower and moderate incomes, like key workers
• an urban design approach that acknowledges and connects with Country
• preservation of building remains of the heritage-listed former Government Depot (stock farm), which makes up part of the site, with ways to educate visitors about the site's history
• preservation and restoration of bushland along Angus Creek to enhance habitat for local wildlife
• tree-lined local streets to provide shade and cool the streets
• sustainable flood and stormwater management solutions
• new public open spaces for the wider community to relax and play
• new neighbourhood connections to encourage walking and cycling.