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

As of Aug 2025, Baulkham Hills - East's population is approximately 25,386. From the 2021 Census which reported a population of 24,726, this reflects an increase of 660 people (2.7%). This 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. The population density ratio is 3,054 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessments. Baulkham Hills - East's growth of 2.7% since the census compares favorably with its SA3 area (5.6%), indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 94.0% of overall population gains recently.

For projections, AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for areas not covered. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Baulkham Hills - East is expected to grow by 3,228 persons, reflecting an increase of 11.6% over the 17 years based on current population numbers.

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. Development approval data is produced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on a financial year basis, totalling 388 approvals across the past five financial years from FY21 to FY25, with 14 so far in FY26. Over these five years, an average of 0.7 new residents per year has been associated with each dwelling constructed. This supply meets or exceeds demand, offering greater buyer choice and supporting potential population growth above projections.

The average construction value of new dwellings is $616,000, which is somewhat higher than regional norms, reflecting quality-focused development. In the current financial year, $50.5 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Baulkham Hills - East shows substantially reduced construction, with 67.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing homes, which is also under the national average, suggesting the area's established nature and potential planning limitations. New building activity consists of 63.0% standalone homes and 37.0% medium and high-density housing, offering an expanding range of medium-density options across various price brackets.

The location currently has approximately 270 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. By 2041, Baulkham Hills - East is projected to grow by 2,945 residents. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 18 projects likely to influence the area. 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 a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. Its unemployment rate was 4.4% in June 2025, 0.2% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.3%. As of June 2025, 13,480 residents were employed, with workforce participation at 64.3%, comparable to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. Finance & insurance is a specialized sector with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level, while accommodation & food has limited presence at 4.1% compared to the regional 5.8%.

Local employment opportunities appear limited based on Census working population vs resident population comparison. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.3%, labour force grew by 3.1%, resulting in an unemployment rise of 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data to Sep-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%, compared to the national unemployment rate of 4.5%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but industry-specific projections vary significantly. Applying these projections to Baulkham Hills - East's employment mix suggests 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

AreaSearch reported that Baulkham Hills - East had a median taxpayer income of $61,686 and an average income of $81,276 in financial year 2022. Nationally, these figures are high compared to the Greater Sydney averages of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. By March 2025, estimated median and average incomes would be approximately $68,225 and $89,891 due to a 10.6% increase since financial year 2022. Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Baulkham Hills - East rank between the 76th and 88th percentiles nationally. The predominant income cohort spans 31.8% of locals (8,072 people) earning between $1,500 and $2,999 per week, similar to the surrounding region at 30.9%. The district demonstrates affluence with 38.7% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. High housing costs consume 16.2% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 86th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places 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

Dwelling structure in Baulkham Hills - East, as per the latest Census, comprised 67.8% houses and 32.2% 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 rest either mortgaged (42.8%) or rented (25.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,600, below Sydney metro's average of $3,000. Median weekly rent was $510, compared to Sydney metro's $580. Nationally, Baulkham Hills - East's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,600 against the Australian average of $1,863, and 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 constitute 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 comprise the remaining 19.1%, with lone person households at 17.3% and group households at 1.7%. The median household size is 2.9 people, 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 notably higher than national averages. As of 2021, 44.8% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 27.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (14.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 26.1% of residents holding them - advanced diplomas account for 10.8% while certificates make up 15.3%.

Educational participation is high, with 31.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of the latest census 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 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

The analysis of public transport in Baulkham Hills - East shows that there are 144 active transport stops currently operating. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 116 individual routes providing service to the area. The weekly passenger trips facilitated by these routes amount to 5,494.

Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 146 meters to the nearest transport stop. The service frequency across all routes averages 784 trips per day, which equates 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 for Baulkham Hills - East, particularly among younger residents who have a low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 61% of the total population (15,434 people) has private health cover, compared to 63.7% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 6.1% and 5.7% of residents respectively.

75.9% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, similar to the 75.9% in Greater Sydney. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 16.6% (4,219 people), compared to 18.9% in Greater Sydney. However, 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 a high level of cultural diversity, with 42.8% of its population born overseas and 43.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in Baulkham Hills - East, comprising 50.0% of people there, compared to Hinduism which makes up 8.6%, higher than the Greater Sydney average of 2.9%. The top three ancestry groups are Australian (17.1%), English (17.0%), and Chinese (14.2%).

Notably, Korean representation is higher at 3.0% versus 2.3% regionally, Indian is also slightly higher at 7.3% compared to 7.5%, and Sri Lankan is lower at 0.8% versus 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 Australia's national average of 38 years. Locally, the 5-14 age group makes up 15.3%, notably higher than Greater Sydney's average, while the 25-34 age group represents 9.4%, lower than Greater Sydney's average. Post-2021 Census data shows the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 10.1% to 11.8%. Conversely, the 35 to 44 age group has decreased 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%, reaching 1,437 people from 609. This growth will be led by residents aged 65 and older, who will represent 54% of the anticipated population increase. Conversely, the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups are expected to experience population declines.