Baulkham Hills - East
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Baulkham Hills - East's population was approximately 25,386 as of August 2025, according to AreaSearch's analysis. This figure reflects an increase of 660 people, representing a growth of 2.7% since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 24,726. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 25,108 in June 2024 and an additional 62 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 3,054 persons per square kilometer, placing Baulkham Hills - East in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 2.7% growth since the census is within 2.9 percentage points of the SA3 area (5.6%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 94.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary population growth in the area.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, population projections indicate an increase just below the median of national areas, with Baulkham Hills - East expected to grow by 3,228 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 11.6% 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 approximately 77 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 388 homes. As of FY26, 17 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.7 people moved to the area per year for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25, indicating that new construction is meeting or exceeding demand. The average value of new properties constructed is $616,000.

There have been $50.5 million in commercial approvals this financial year. Compared to Greater Sydney, Baulkham Hills - East has significantly less development activity, which is 67.0% below the regional average per person. This area's new supply supports stronger demand and values for established homes. New building activity shows 63.0% detached dwellings and 37.0% townhouses or apartments. The location has approximately 270 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market.

Future projections show Baulkham Hills - East adding 2,945 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand.

Baulkham Hills - East has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Local infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 18 projects likely impacting the region. Notable projects include Bellevue Residences, 12-14 Hill Street Mixed Use Development, 2-4 Old Northern Road Mixed Use Development, and 10-16 Seven Hills Road, Baulkham Hills. The following list details those most relevant.

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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 has an educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 4.4% as of the past year, with estimated employment growth at 2.3%.

As of June 2025, 13,480 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 0.2% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, and workforce participation was 64.3%. Leading industries include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. Finance & insurance showed particular specialization with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level, while accommodation & food services were under-represented at 4.1% compared to Greater Sydney's 5.8%. Employment opportunities appeared limited locally based on Census working population vs resident population data.

Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.3%, labour force grew by 3.1%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.7 percentage points in Baulkham Hills - East. In Greater Sydney, employment rose by 2.6%, labour force grew by 2.9%, and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points during the same period. State-level data from Sep-25 showed NSW employment contracted by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs), with a state unemployment rate of 4.3%. National unemployment was at 4.5%, with national employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's forecasts from May 2025 projected national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates varied significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Baulkham Hills - East's employment mix suggested local growth of approximately 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years.

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

Baulkham Hills - East median taxpayer income was $61,686 with an average of $81,276 in financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is among the highest in Australia compared to Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. As of March 2025, current estimates based on Wage Price Index growth would be approximately $68,225 (median) and $89,891 (average). In the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes all ranked highly in Baulkham Hills - East, between the 76th and 88th percentiles nationally. Distribution data showed that the $1,500-$2,999 income bracket dominated with 31.8% of residents (8,072 people), similar to broader trends across the metropolitan region where 30.9% fell into this category. Economic strength was evident with 38.7% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consumed 16.2% of income, but strong earnings placed disposable income at the 86th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 9th decile.

Baulkham Hills - East displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

The dwelling structure in Baulkham Hills - East, as per the latest Census, consisted of 67.8% houses and 32.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 78.2% houses and 21.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Baulkham Hills - East was at 31.5%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (42.8%) or rented (25.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,600, below Sydney metro's average of $3,000. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $510, compared to Sydney metro's $580. Nationally, Baulkham Hills - East's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 80.9% of all households, including 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%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 3.0.

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 is significantly higher than broader benchmarks. As of 2021, 44.8% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in New South Wales (NSW). Bachelor degrees are the most common at 27.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 14.2% and graduate diplomas at 2.7%. Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 26.1% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 10.8% and certificates at 15.3%.

Educational participation is notably high, with 31.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of the latest data. This includes 11.9% in primary education, 7.5% in secondary education, and 5.3% pursuing tertiary education. As of 2021, there are six schools operating within Baulkham Hills - East, educating approximately 4,440 students. The area demonstrates significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement, with an Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (ICSEA) score of 1123. The educational mix includes three primary schools, two secondary schools, and one K-12 school.

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

Public transport analysis shows 144 active transport stops operating within Baulkham Hills - East. These are a mix of bus stops serviced by 116 individual routes. Together, they provide 5,494 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 146 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 784 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 38 weekly trips per individual stop.

Baulkham Hills - East's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Health outcomes data shows excellent results in Baulkham Hills - East, particularly for younger cohorts who exhibit a very low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 61% of the total population (15,434 people), compared to 63.7% across Greater Sydney and 55.3% nationally. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 6.1 and 5.7% of residents respectively.

A high proportion, 75.9%, reported being completely clear of medical ailments, similar to the 75.9% figure across Greater Sydney. The area has a lower percentage of seniors aged 65 and over at 16.6% (4,219 people), compared to 18.9% in Greater Sydney. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader 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 has high cultural diversity, with 42.8% of its population born overseas and 43.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The dominant religion is Christianity, comprising 50.0%. Hinduism is notably represented at 8.6%, compared to the Greater Sydney average of 8.6%.

Top ancestry groups are Australian (17.1%), English (17.0%), and Chinese (14.2%). Korean representation is higher than regional averages at 3.0% versus 2.3%. Indian representation stands at 7.3%, slightly below the regional average of 7.5%. Sri Lankan representation is lower at 0.8% compared to the regional average of 1.0%.

Baulkham Hills - East's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Baulkham Hills - East is 39 years, which is higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and close to the national average of 38 years. The 5-14 age group is over-represented at 15.3% locally compared to Greater Sydney's average, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 9.4%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 15-24 age group has increased from 10.1% to 11.8%, and the 35-44 age group has declined from 18.2% to 17.3%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Baulkham Hills - East. The 85+ age group is expected to grow by 136% (from 609 to 1,437 people), with residents aged 65 and older representing 54% of the anticipated growth. Conversely, the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups are projected to experience population declines.