Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista
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Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista's population is around 23,436 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,753 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 21,683 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 23,086 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 454 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,156 persons per square kilometer. Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista's growth rate of 8.1% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's growth rate of 5.6%, and also surpassed the state's growth rate. Population growth in the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 80.1% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting 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. By 2041, the area is projected to have an above median population growth, expanding by 4,888 persons based on the latest population numbers, recording a gain of 19.4% in total over the 17 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 around 203 new dwelling approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, a total of 1,017 homes were approved, with an additional 8 approved so far in FY-26. Over the past five financial years, there has been an average of 1.5 new residents per dwelling constructed. However, this figure has increased to 8.8 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, indicating growing demand and tightening supply.

The average value of new homes being built is $752,000, suggesting developers are targeting the premium market segment. This year alone, $132.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting strong local business investment. When compared to Greater Sydney, Bella Vista maintains similar development levels per person, indicating a balanced market consistent with the broader area. The current 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 changing lifestyle demands.

With around 425 people per dwelling approval, Bella Vista demonstrates a developed market. By 2041, population forecasts indicate an increase of 4,538 residents. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth.

Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 55 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Norwest City, Norwest Private Hospital Expansion, Sydney Metro West, and Norwest Quarter, with the following list detailing those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Baulkham Hills West - Bella Vista has a highly educated workforce with professional services being strongly represented. The unemployment rate in the area was 2.6% as of June 2025.

This is lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Employment growth in the past year was estimated to be 3.4%. As of June 2025, there were 13,171 residents employed with an unemployment rate of 1.6% below Greater Sydney's rate.

Workforce participation is fairly standard at 64.9%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading employment industries among residents include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing shows lower representation at 3.7% versus the regional average of 5.3%. There are 1.2 workers for every resident in the area, indicating it functions as an employment hub hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 3.4% while labour force increased by 3.1%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.3 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Sydney where employment rose by 2.6%, the labour force grew by 2.9%, and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 offer further insight into potential future demand within Baulkham Hills West - Bella Vista. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. National employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Baulkham Hills West - Bella Vista's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.1% over five years and 14.4% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2022 indicates Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista had a median taxpayer income of $61,696 and an average of $81,253. These figures are among the highest in Australia, compared to Greater Sydney's median of $56,994 and average of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% from financial year ended June 2022 to September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $69,476 (median) and $91,499 (average). Census data shows household incomes rank at the 96th percentile with a weekly income of $2,847. Income distribution reveals that 32.8% of individuals earn over $4000 per week, differing from surrounding regions where the $1500 - $2999 category is predominant at 30.9%. Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista exhibits significant affluence with 47.6% earning over $3000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. Housing expenses account for 14.5% of income, while strong earnings place residents within the 95th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places 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

Dwelling structure in Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista, as per the latest Census, consisted of 81.0% houses and 19.0% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 78.2% houses and 21.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista was at 38.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 43.8% and rented ones at 17.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,000, aligning with the Sydney metro average, while the median weekly rent was $610 compared to Sydney metro's $580. Nationally, Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista had significantly higher mortgage repayments at $3,000 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and substantially higher rents at $610 compared to 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 constitute 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 comprise the remaining 13.2%, with lone person households at 11.6% and group households making up 1.6%. The median household size is 3.1 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 3.0.

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 2021, 45.9% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to the national average of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%. This educational advantage is reflected in the area's strong position for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 28.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (14.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%).

Trade and technical skills also feature prominently, with 25.5% of residents aged 15 and above holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas at 11.4% and certificates at 14.1%. Educational participation is notably high, with 31.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of the latest data. This includes 10.5% in primary education, 8.5% in secondary education, and 6.4% pursuing tertiary education. As of 2020, Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista's 4 schools have a combined enrollment reaching 3,679 students. The area demonstrates significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement, with an Index for Community Socio-Educational Advantage (ICSEA) score of 1131. Education provision is balanced with 3 primary schools and 1 secondary school serving distinct age groups.

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

Transport analysis indicates 162 active stops operating within Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista. These include a mix of light rail and bus services. They are serviced by 100 individual routes, collectively providing 5,131 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 159 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 733 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 31 weekly trips per stop.

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

Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista shows excellent health outcomes, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Approximately 61% of its total population of 14,249 people have private health cover, compared to Greater Sydney's 63.7%, and the national average of 55.3%. Asthma and arthritis are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 5.7% and 5.6% of residents respectively.

A total of 76.4% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 75.9%. The area has 18.5%, or 4,345 people, aged 65 and over. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, aligning with the general population's health profile.

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 a high level of 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 notably overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 11.6% of the population versus 8.6%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (16.2%), Other (15.7%), and Australian (15.3%). There are notable divergences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Indian is overrepresented at 9.0%, Korean at 1.6% compared to regional percentages, and Sri Lankan remains at 1.0%.

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 65-74 cohort is notably over-represented at 10.6% locally, while the 25-34 year-olds are under-represented at 9.3%. Between 2021 and now, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 4.6% to 6.2%, and the 15 to 24 cohort has increased from 12.9% to 14.4%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 14.3% to 13.2%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista's age profile. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to grow by 1,149 people (80%), from 1,446 to 2,596. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 58% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.