Baulkham Hills - East

Population growth drivers in Baulkham Hills - East are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Baulkham Hills - East's population is around 25,734 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,008 people (4.1%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 24,726 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 25,103 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 65 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 3,096 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Baulkham Hills - East's 4.1% growth since the census positions it within 2.3 percentage points of the SA3 area (6.4%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 94.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking at population projections moving forward, an above-median population growth relative to national areas is projected, with the area expected to grow by 3,228 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 10.1% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Baulkham Hills - East recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Baulkham Hills - East has averaged around 77 new dwelling approvals annually, totalling 388 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 38 approvals have been recorded. With an average of only 0.7 people per year moving to the area for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), new construction is matching or outpacing demand, offering buyers more options and enabling population growth that could exceed current expectations, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $405,000. There have also been $50.5 million in commercial approvals this financial year, suggesting robust local business investment.

Relative to Greater Sydney, Baulkham Hills - East has significantly less development activity (67.0% below regional average per person). This scarcity of new homes typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. This level is likewise lower than nationally, reflecting market maturity and pointing to possible development constraints. New development consists of 63.0% detached dwellings and 37.0% medium and high-density housing, with a growing mix of townhouses and apartments providing options across different price points, from family homes to more affordable compact living. At around 270 people per approval, Baulkham Hills - East reflects a low density area.

Looking ahead, Baulkham Hills - East is expected to grow by 2,597 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Baulkham Hills - East has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 35thth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 18 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Bellevue Residences, 12-14 Hill Street Mixed Use Development, 10-16 Seven Hills Road, Baulkham Hills, and 2-4 Old Northern Road Mixed Use Development, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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The employment landscape in Baulkham Hills - East shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Baulkham Hills - East features a highly educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation and an unemployment rate of 4.8%. As of December 2025, 13,050 residents are in work, while the unemployment rate is 0.6% above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, and workforce participation is broadly similar to Greater Sydney's 70.2%. Based on Census responses, a high 53.5% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Leading employment industries among residents comprise health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. The area has a particular employment specialization in finance & insurance, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level. Conversely, accommodation & food is under-represented, with only 4.1% of Baulkham Hills - East's workforce compared to 5.8% in Greater Sydney. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, during the year to December 2025, the labour force decreased by 0.3% alongside a 1.1% employment decline, causing unemployment to rise by 0.8 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Sydney, where employment rose by 2.2%, the labour force grew by 2.3%, and unemployment rose marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Baulkham Hills - East. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Baulkham Hills - East's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

The Baulkham Hills - East SA2 shows a median taxpayer income of $66,336 and an average of $85,146 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. This is among the highest in Australia, contrasting with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $72,213 (median) and $92,690 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Baulkham Hills - East, between the 76th and 87th percentiles nationally. Distribution data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 31.8% of residents (8,183 people), consistent with broader trends across the metropolitan region showing 30.9% in the same category. Economic strength emerges through 38.7% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 16.2% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 85th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Baulkham Hills - East displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure within Baulkham Hills - East, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 67.8% houses and 32.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Baulkham Hills - East was beyond that of Sydney metro, at 31.5%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (42.8%) or rented (25.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was above the Sydney metro average at $2,600, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $510, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470. Nationally, Baulkham Hills - East's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

Baulkham Hills - East features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households dominate at 80.9% of all households, comprising 47.2% couples with children, 22.9% couples without children, and 10.0% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 19.1%, with lone person households at 17.3% and group households comprising 1.7% of the total. The median household size of 2.9 people is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Educational achievement in Baulkham Hills - East places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Educational attainment in Baulkham Hills - East significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 44.8% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 27.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (14.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 26.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (15.3%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 31.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.9% in primary education, 7.5% in secondary education, and 5.3% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Public transport analysis reveals 181 active transport stops operating within Baulkham Hills - East, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 120 individual routes, collectively providing 8,592 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 145 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 83%, with 9% by bus. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. A high 53.5% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 1,227 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 47 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.

Baulkham Hills - East's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data indicates relatively positive outcomes for Baulkham Hills - East residents. AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and health conditions shows results broadly in line with national benchmarks, with the prevalence of common health conditions remaining low across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 62% of the total population (15,852 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 6.1% and 5.7% of residents, respectively, while 75.9% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has 17.2% of residents aged 65 and over (4,436 people), which is higher than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Baulkham Hills - East is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Baulkham Hills - East scores highly on cultural diversity, with 42.8% of its population born overseas and 43.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Baulkham Hills - East is Christianity, which makes up 50.0% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Hinduism, which comprises 8.6% of the population, compared to 5.2% across Greater Sydney.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Baulkham Hills - East are Australian, comprising 17.1% of the population, English, comprising 17.0% of the population, and Chinese, comprising 14.2% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 8.4%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Korean is notably overrepresented at 3.0% of Baulkham Hills - East (vs 1.1% regionally), Indian at 7.3% (vs 3.6%) and Lebanese at 1.8% (vs 2.6%).

Baulkham Hills - East's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The 39-year median age in Baulkham Hills - East is somewhat higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and similarly very close to the 38-year national average. Compared to the Greater Sydney average, the 5 - 14 cohort is notably over-represented (15.1% locally), while 25 - 34 year-olds are under-represented (9.0%). Post-2021 Census data shows the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 10.1% to 12.1% of the population, while the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 5.7% to 6.9%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 10.3% to 9.0% and the 35 to 44 group dropped from 18.2% to 16.9%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Baulkham Hills - East. Leading the demographic shift, the 85+ group will grow by 121% (785 people), reaching 1,437 from 651. Demographic aging continues as residents 65 and older represent 54% of anticipated growth. On the other hand, the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.