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

Baulkham Hills - East's population is approximately 25,732 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 1,006 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 24,726. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 25,103 in June 2024 and an additional 64 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 3,096 persons per square kilometer, placing Baulkham Hills - East in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 4.1% growth since the census is within 1.8 percentage points of the SA3 area's growth rate of 5.9%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 94.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

For projections, AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch uses 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 the years 2032 to 2041. According to population projections, Baulkham Hills - East is expected to grow by just below the median rate of national areas, with an increase of 3,228 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 10.1% 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 averaged approximately 77 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years ending FY25, totalling 388 homes. As of FY26, 30 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.7 people per year moved to the area for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25. New construction has matched or outpaced demand, offering buyers more options while enabling population growth that could exceed current expectations.

The average expected construction cost of new properties is $405,000. In FY26, there have been $50.5 million in commercial approvals, indicating robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Sydney, Baulkham Hills - East has significantly less development activity, 67.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties, reflecting market maturity and 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.

Baulkham Hills - East has a low density, with approximately 270 people per approval. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, it is expected to grow by 2,599 residents through to 2041. 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

Area infrastructure changes significantly impact performance. AreaSearch identified 18 projects potentially affecting the area. Key projects are Bellevue Residences, 12-14 Hill Street Mixed Use Development, 10-16 Seven Hills Road in Baulkham Hills, and 2-4 Old Northern Road Mixed Use Development. 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 professional services well represented. Its unemployment rate is 4.4%, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 4.2%. As of September 2025, 13,132 residents are employed, with a workforce participation rate similar to Greater Sydney's 70.0%.

However, 53.5% of residents work from home, possibly due to Covid-19 lockdown impacts. Major employment industries include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. Finance & insurance has a higher representation than the regional average, while accommodation & food is under-represented at 4.1%. The area appears to have limited local employment opportunities.

Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 0.1%, labour force grew by 0.6%, leading to a rise in unemployment of 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.1% and unemployment increase by only 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May-25) project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Baulkham Hills - East's industry mix suggests local employment could increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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 had a median taxpayer income of $66,336 and an average of $85,146 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is among the highest incomes in Australia, contrasting with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,030 during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $72,213 (median) and $92,690 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Baulkham Hills - East rank highly nationally, between the 76th and 87th percentiles. Income distribution data shows that the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket dominates with 31.8% of residents (8,182 people), consistent with broader trends across the metropolitan region showing 30.9% in the same category. Economic strength is evident through 38.7% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 16.2% of income, but strong earnings still place disposable income at the 85th percentile nationally. 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

In Baulkham Hills - East, as per the latest Census data, 67.8% of dwellings were houses while 32.2% consisted of other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This contrasts with Sydney metropolitan area's figures of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Baulkham Hills - East stood at 31.5%, with mortgaged dwellings accounting for 42.8% and rented ones making up 25.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,600, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $510 compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Baulkham Hills - East's mortgage repayments were significantly 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 higher-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 comprise the remaining 19.1%, with lone person households at 17.3% and group households making up 1.7%. The median household size is 2.9 people, 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 is notably higher than national averages. As of 2016 census data, 44.8% of residents aged 15 years and over held university qualifications, compared to the Australian average of 30.4% and New South Wales' average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees were the most common at 27.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (14.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational credentials were also prevalent, with 26.1% of residents holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas accounted for 10.8% and certificates for 15.3%.

Educational participation was high, with 31.0% of residents enrolled in formal education as of 2016. This included 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

Baulkham Hills - East has 181 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 120 different routes that together facilitate 8,592 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically living within 145 meters of the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward from this primarily residential area. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport, used by 83% of residents, while buses are used by 9%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.4, which is higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 53.5% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. On average, there are 1,227 trips made daily across all routes, equating to approximately 47 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map displays the locations of the 100 nearest stops to the area's centerpoint.

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 for Baulkham Hills - East shows positive outcomes. Mortality rates and health conditions are largely in line with national benchmarks.

Prevalence of common health conditions is low across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is high at 62%, compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions are arthritis (6.1%) and asthma (5.7%). 75.9% of residents report no medical ailments, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 74.6%. Residents aged 65 and over make up 16.6%, compared to Greater Sydney's 15.3%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, similar to national rankings for 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 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 predominant religion in Baulkham Hills-East, comprising 50.0% of the population. Hinduism is notably overrepresented, making up 8.6% compared to the Greater Sydney average of 5.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are Australian (17.1%), English (17.0%), and Chinese (14.2%), with Chinese being substantially higher than the regional average of 8.4%. Korean is overrepresented at 3.0% compared to the regional average of 1.1%, as are Indian at 7.3% versus 3.6% and Lebanese at 1.8% versus 2.6%.

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

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. Locally, the 5-14 age group represents 15.3%, notably higher than the Greater Sydney 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 grown from 10.1% to 11.8%, whereas the 35-44 age group has declined from 18.2% to 17.3%. By 2041, significant demographic changes are forecast for Baulkham Hills - East. Notably, the 85+ age group is expected to grow by 133%, reaching 1,437 people from 617. The population of residents aged 65 and older will represent 56% of this growth. Conversely, the 25-34 and 0-4 age groups are anticipated to experience population declines.