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Baulkham Hills

NSW 2153 • Greater Sydney

37,415
Population (2021)
$50,596
Median Income
16.00 km²
Area
$520/wk
Median Rent
Education FocusFamily-FriendlyAffluentMetro Connected

About Baulkham Hills

Baulkham Hills epitomises Sydney's aspirational northwest—a suburb of established homes, excellent schools, and family-focused living. With over 37,000 residents and among the highest median incomes in Greater Sydney, it has long attracted families seeking quality without the North Shore price tag. The Metro Northwest has added excellent CBD connectivity to its list of advantages.

Daily life revolves around quality—top schools like Baulkham Hills High draw families from across Sydney, while local shopping centres and the nearby Castle Towers provide comprehensive retail options. Parks and reserves abound, bushwalking is accessible, and the community maintains a distinctly family-centred character. Baulkham Hills attracts established families, often of Asian heritage, who prioritise education, safety, and space. It's suburban Sydney done exceptionally well.

Baulkham Hills falls under postcode 2153 and is governed by The Hills Shire Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Castle Hill electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2153
Urban Area
Baulkham Hills
LGA / Council
The Hills Shire
Federal Electorate
Mitchell
State Electorate
Castle Hill
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.75°, 150.98°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
16.00 km²
Elevation
93m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Norwest Lakeside Shopping Centre Norwest Boulevard Baulkham Hills 2153 NSW
  • Woolworths
    375-383 Windsor Road Baulkham Hills 2153 NSW
  • ALDI
    Cnr Olive Street, Old Northern Road, Baulkham Hills NSW 2153

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 2 heritage-listed places in or near Baulkham Hills, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Box Hill House in grounds of McCall gardens
10 Terry Road Baulkham Hills • SHR #00613
Pearce Family Cemetery
Seven Hills Road, Baulkham Hills • SHR #00593

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Baulkham Hills by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Baulkham Hills Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Baulkham Hills" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$520
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,600
Avg Household Size
3 people
Median Age
39 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.7%

65 state housing + 19 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
37,050
Census 2021
37,415
▲ 1.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$41,288
Income 2021
$50,596
▲ 22.5% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 21,255
Born Overseas 15,343

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 3,084
  • 2. India 2,791
  • 3. England 859
  • 4. South Korea 803
  • 5. Iran 642
  • 6. Sri Lanka 604
  • 7. Hong Kong 500
  • 8. Philippines 442
  • 9. Malaysia 421
  • 10. New Zealand 400

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 8,149
English 8,141
Chinese 6,566
Indian 3,656
Irish 2,703
Scottish 2,212
Italian 1,192
Korean 1,192
Lebanese 894
German 800

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

11,098
Both parents born in Australia
21,452
Both parents born overseas
3,902
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
47.9%
No Religion
30.1%
Hinduism
8.9%
Islam
3.9%
Buddhism
3.3%
Sikhism
0.8%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
2,213 (5.9%)
5-14 years
5,895 (15.8%)
15-19 years
2,222 (5.9%)
20-24 years
1,849 (4.9%)
25-34 years
3,575 (9.6%)
35-44 years
6,566 (17.5%)
45-54 years
5,168 (13.8%)
55-64 years
3,878 (10.4%)
65-74 years
3,378 (9.0%)
75-84 years
1,979 (5.3%)
85+ years
693 (1.9%)

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