Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista

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

Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista's population was 24,206 as of May 2026. This figure reflects an increase of 2,523 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 21,683. The change is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 23,354 in June 2025 and an additional 736 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,226 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 11.6% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA3 area (5.3%) and the state level, making it a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 87.7% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends project an above median growth, with the area expected to expand by 4,428 persons to 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total gain of 14.7% over the 16 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista when compared nationally

Bella Vista in Baulkham Hills West averaged 203 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25. A total of 1,017 homes were approved during this period, with an additional 59 approved so far in FY-26. This results in approximately 425 people per dwelling approval. The average number of new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past five financial years was 1.5, indicating balanced supply and demand conditions.

However, recent figures show this has increased to 8.8 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting growing demand and tightening supply. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $502,000, targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. In FY-26, commercial approvals totalled $132.1 million, indicating robust local business investment. The development levels in Bella Vista are similar to those of Greater Sydney, maintaining market balance consistent with the broader area. New building activity shows 20.0% detached dwellings and 80.0% attached dwellings, offering affordable entry pathways for downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers.

This shift reflects reduced availability of development sites and addresses changing lifestyle demands and affordability requirements compared to the current housing mix of 81.0% houses. By 2041, Bella Vista is projected to gain 3,558 residents based on recent AreaSearch quarterly estimates. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 43rdth percentile nationally

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AreaSearch analysis places Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Bella Vista in Baulkham Hills (West) has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. Its unemployment rate was 2.7% as of December 2025, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Employment stability was maintained over the past year.

There were 12,948 residents employed in December 2025, with an unemployment rate 1.5% below Greater Sydney's and workforce participation at 68.8%, similar to Greater Sydney's figure. According to Census responses, 51.3% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training sectors.

The transport, postal & warehousing sector has limited presence with 3.7% employment compared to the regional average of 5.3%. There are 1.2 workers for every resident, indicating the area functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between December 2024 and December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 0.2%, while employment remained stable with a decline of 0.0%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Bella Vista. National employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates across industry sectors. Applying these projections to Bella Vista's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.4% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

The Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista SA2 had an extremely high national income level according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. Its median income among taxpayers was $66,352 and average income stood at $85,138, compared to Greater Sydney's figures of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $73,200 (median) and $93,924 (average) as of March 2026. Census data revealed household incomes ranked exceptionally at the 95th percentile ($2,847 weekly). Income analysis showed that the predominant cohort spanned 32.8% of locals (7,939 people) in the $4000+ category, differing from regional levels where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominated at 30.9%. Higher earners represented a substantial presence with 47.6% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. Housing accounted for 14.5% of income while strong earnings ranked residents within the 95th percentile for disposable income and the area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 10th decile.

Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista, as per the latest Census, 81.0% of dwellings were houses while 19.0% were other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This differs from Sydney metropolitan area's figures of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista stood at 38.5%, with mortgaged properties at 43.8% and rented ones at 17.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,000, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure for Bella Vista was $610, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $3,000 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 86.8% of all households, including 52.0% couples with children, 26.1% couples without children, and 8.1% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 13.2%, with lone person households at 11.6% and group households comprising 1.6%. The median household size is 3.1 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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

Educational attainment in Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista shows significant surpassing of broader benchmarks. As of the latest data, 45.9% of residents aged 15 years and above hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% statewide in New South Wales. This area's educational advantage is substantial, positioning it strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 28.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (14.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%).

Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 25.5% of residents aged 15 years and above holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (14.1%). Educational participation is notably high, with 31.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.5% in primary education, 8.5% in secondary education, and 6.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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 (West) - Bella Vista reveals there are 194 active transport stops operating within the area. These include a mix of light rail and bus services. There are 98 individual routes servicing these stops, collectively providing 8,807 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of transport is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 157 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward. The dominant mode of transport remains car at 85%, while train usage stands at 7%.

Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, a high 51.3% of residents work from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 1,258 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 45 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.

Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

AreaSearch's assessment shows Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista has excellent health outcomes. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups.

Private health cover is exceptionally high at 62%, compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most common conditions are asthma, affecting 5.7% of residents, and arthritis, impacting 5.6%. 76.4% of residents report no medical ailments, higher than Greater Sydney's 74.6%. The area has a larger senior population at 19.2%, compared to Greater Sydney's 15.5%. Health outcomes among seniors are strong and align with national rankings.

Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista 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 West, Bella Vista has notable cultural diversity with 44.4% of its population born overseas and 45.0% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Baulkham Hills West, Bella Vista, comprising 50.1% of the population. Hinduism is significantly overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney's average, making up 11.6%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (16.2%), Other (15.7%), and Australian (15.3%). There are also notable divergences in ethnic group representation: Indian at 9.0% (regional average is 3.6%), Korean at 1.6% (vs regional 1.1%), and Sri Lankan at 1.0% (regional average is 0.3%).

Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista has a median age of 40, which is higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's median age of 38. The area has an over-representation of the 65-74 age cohort at 10.7%, compared to the Greater Sydney average, while the 25-34 year-olds are under-represented at 9.5%. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has grown from 4.6% to 6.5% of the population, and the 15-24 cohort increased from 12.9% to 14.5%. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort has declined from 14.3% to 12.7%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista's age profile. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to grow by 959 people (61%), from 1,575 to 2,535. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 60% of total population growth. Meanwhile, the 0-4 and 5-14 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.