Is it expensive to live in Baulkham Hills?

On the figures here, a typical local household earned about $2,474 a week at the most recent Census. In Baulkham Hills, average house rent of $850 a week would take about 34% of that weekly income, while units at $650 a week would take about 26%. The median house price of $1,786,500 is about 13.9 times a typical local annual household income, which sits well above local incomes. The median unit price of $735,000 is about 5.7 times annual income, which is somewhat above local incomes. That means buying a house is considerably more stretched against local incomes than renting or buying a unit; whether that feels expensive will depend on your own income and circumstances. Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Is Baulkham Hills a good place to invest?

House rents in Baulkham Hills rose a solid 9.0% over the past 12 months, while median house values edged up 1.1% in the same period. For houses, rental income outpaced capital growth. Median unit values fell 5.3%. This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

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Baulkham Hills suburb profile

Baulkham Hills sits in Sydney's Hills District and presents a firmly suburban character, with tree-lined streets, established parks and pockets of bushland. Housing is dominated by detached family homes on roomy blocks, alongside clusters of newer townhouses, and everyday life centres on local shopping centres, neighbourhood cafés and community facilities.

The suburb is served by a network of bus routes and is close to Sydney Metro Northwest stations, with major roads linking it to the wider city. Sporting fields, playgrounds and walking reserves are common, so outdoor recreation and school-run rhythms shape the local pace.

Baulkham Hills property market performance

Current median dwelling price$1,260,750Past 3 months

Property growth-2.1%Past 12 months

Baulkham Hills houses have a median price of $1.79 million and house values edged up 1.1% over 12 months; units have a median of $735,000 and declined notably, down 5.3% over 12 months. Houses sold more quickly than units, with a median time on market of 30 days while units took longer.

In Baulkham Hills, house rents average $850 a week and rose 9.0% over 12 months, a solid rise that outpaced house values. Unit rents average $650 a week.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	$1.79M	$735K
Change in value Past 12 months	1.1%	-5.3%
Sold Past 3 months	92	29
Median days on market Past 12 months	30	49
Average rent Past 12 months	$850	$650
Change in rent Past 12 months	9.0%	N/A

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Baulkham Hills demographics

Baulkham Hills is a community with incomes above the median for NSW, families with children and many households buying their homes.

Couple families with children are 58.2% of families (6,158) and households with a mortgage are 43.9% of homes (5,277). At the 2021 Census, 37,415 people lived in Baulkham Hills.

Baulkham Hills and NSW

	Suburb	NSW
Median age years	39	39
Median household income weekly	$2,474	$1,829
Couples with children share of families	58.2%	44.7%
Couples without children share of families	29.7%	37.9%
One-parent families share of families	11.3%	15.8%
Homes owned outright share of homes	33.3%	32.6%
Homes with a mortgage share of homes	43.9%	33.6%
Homes rented share of homes	22.8%	33.7%

Source: ABS 2021 Census. Shares of homes exclude other and not-stated tenure.

Baulkham Hills infrastructure, key developments and investment opportunities

Baulkham Hills's Matthew Pearce Public School upgrade was completed in 2025, delivering a new Support Learning Unit with three upgraded support learning classrooms, purpose-built change facilities, accessible amenities and a platform lift. The Balcombe Heights sensory garden at Balcombe Heights Estate opened in November 2024 and includes an accessible ramp, Aboriginal art symbols and colourful park furniture.

Baulkham Hills Community Centre is undergoing a building refurbishment, with a full roof replacement and related repairs scheduled for completion in 2026.

Suburbs near Baulkham Hills

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How does Baulkham Hills compare to nearby suburbs?

Median house prices: Baulkham Hills’s median house price is 4.8% higher than Winston Hills’s.
Median unit prices: Baulkham Hills’s median unit price is 24.9% higher than Northmead’s.
House price growth: Property prices in nearby Winston Hills have risen 5.3% more than in Baulkham Hills over the past year.
Unit price growth: Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Baulkham Hills have grown 13.4% higher than in Bella Vista.
Selling speed for houses: Properties in Baulkham Hills are selling 6.3% faster than in Winston Hills.
Selling speed for units: Properties in nearby North Rocks are selling 24.5% faster than in Baulkham Hills.
Investment considerations: In Baulkham Hills, the rental yield for house is 7.9% lower than the Sydney average, while the rental yield for units is 17.7% lower.
House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Baulkham Hills have grown 2.4% lower than the average rate of growth across Sydney.
Unit price growth:Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Baulkham Hills have grown 20.6% lower than the average rate of growth for units across Sydney.

Common questions about Baulkham Hills

Is Baulkham Hills a nice place to live?
Baulkham Hills in Sydney's Hills District has tree-lined streets, detached family homes and local shopping centres, plus parks, sporting fields and walking reserves.

The community has incomes above the median for NSW and is weighted towards families, with couple families with children making up 58.2% of families and many households buying their homes. Everyday life centres on local shopping centres, neighbourhood cafés and community facilities, and the suburb is served by bus routes and is close to Sydney Metro Northwest stations while major roads link to the city. The Matthew Pearce Public School upgrade was completed, delivering a new Support Learning Unit with three upgraded classrooms, purpose-built change facilities, accessible amenities and a platform lift.
Is it expensive to live in Baulkham Hills?
On the figures here, a typical local household earned about $2,474 a week at the most recent Census. In Baulkham Hills, average house rent of $850 a week would take about 34% of that weekly income, while units at $650 a week would take about 26%.

The median house price of $1,786,500 is about 13.9 times a typical local annual household income, which sits well above local incomes. The median unit price of $735,000 is about 5.7 times annual income, which is somewhat above local incomes. That means buying a house is considerably more stretched against local incomes than renting or buying a unit; whether that feels expensive will depend on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.
Is Baulkham Hills a good place to invest?
House rents in Baulkham Hills rose a solid 9.0% over the past 12 months, while median house values edged up 1.1% in the same period. For houses, rental income outpaced capital growth.

Median unit values fell 5.3%.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

Choose the right real estate agents in Baulkham Hills

In Baulkham Hills ,145 agents are actively selling property, but a small number do the heavy lifting. Just 5 agents handled 35.6% of all sales in the past year, giving them a strong presence and deep experience in the local market.

Commission rates usually sit between 1.9% and 2.75%. Comparing agents and understanding what’s included in their fee structure can help you find the right mix of service, value, and motivation—without compromising on outcomes.

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