Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista's population was around 23,436 as of August 2025. This reflected an increase of 1,753 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 21,683 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 23,086 from the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 454 validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a density ratio of 2,156 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 8.1% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (5.6%) and the state, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 80.1% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including natural growth and interstate migration being positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, 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 for Australian statistical areas, with the area expected to expand by 4,888 persons to 2041 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 203 new dwelling approvals annually over five years from FY-21 to FY-25, totalling 1,017 homes. In FY-26, 8 dwellings have been approved so far. This has resulted in an average of 1.5 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past five financial years. However, this figure has recently accelerated to 8.8 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, indicating increased demand and tightening supply.

New homes are being built at an average construction cost value of $752,000, targeting the premium market segment. In FY-26, commercial approvals have reached $132.1 million, reflecting robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Sydney, Bella Vista maintains similar development levels per capita, ensuring market balance consistent with the broader area. 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 addresses changing lifestyle demands and affordability requirements.

With around 425 people per dwelling approval, Bella Vista exhibits a developed market. Population forecasts indicate an addition of 4,538 residents by 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond projections.

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

Infrastructure changes significantly impact local performance. AreaSearch identified 52 potential influence projects. Notable ones are Norwest City's smart transformation, Norwest Private Hospital's expansion, The Orchards Norwest, and Norwest Quarter.

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

Bella Vista in Baulkham Hills (West) has a highly educated workforce with professional services being strongly represented. The unemployment rate in the area is 2.6%, which is lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Over the past year, there was an estimated employment growth of 3.4%. As of June 2025, 13,171 residents are employed with a workforce participation rate of 64.9%. The leading industries among residents include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training.

However, the transport, postal & warehousing industry shows lower representation at 3.7% compared to the regional average of 5.3%. There are 1.2 workers for every resident in Bella Vista, indicating that it functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 3.4% while the labour force grew by 3.1%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.3 percentage points in Bella Vista. 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 during the same period. Providing broader context, state-level data from Sep-25 shows that NSW employment contracted by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs) with an unemployment rate of 4.3%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is lagging behind the national employment growth of 0.26%. For future demand insights within Bella Vista, Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 can be considered. These projections suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Bella Vista's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.1% over five years and 14.4% over ten years, though these are simple weighting extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localised population projections.

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

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 on Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista. The median income among taxpayers was $61,696 with an average of $81,253. This is higher than Greater Sydney's median of $56,994 and average of $80,856. As of March 2025, current estimates suggest the median income would be approximately $68,236 and the average around $89,866 based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year 2022. Census data shows household incomes rank at the 96th percentile with a weekly income of $2,847. The income distribution reveals that 32.8% of individuals earn over $4,000 per week, differing from the surrounding region where the $1,500 - 2,999 category is predominant at 30.9%. Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista exhibits considerable affluence with 47.6% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. Housing expenses account for 14.5% of income. Residents rank 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

In Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista, as per the latest Census, 81.0% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 19.0% being semi-detached, apartments or other types. This compares to Sydney metro's figures of 78.2% houses and 21.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista stood 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 Sydney metro's average, while the median weekly rent was $610 compared to Sydney metro's $580. Nationally, Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and 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 comprise 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 account for 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 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. 45.9% of residents aged 15+ hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 28.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (14.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 25.5% of residents aged 15+ holding these qualifications - advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (14.1%).

Educational participation is high, with 31.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 10.5% in primary, 8.5% in secondary, and 6.4% pursuing tertiary education. The area's 4 schools have a combined enrollment reaching 3,679 students. Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista demonstrates significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement, with an ICSEA score of 1131. Education provision is balanced, with 3 primary 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

Analysis of public transport in Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista shows 162 active transport stops operating. These comprise a mix of light rail and bus services. The area is served by 100 individual routes that collectively facilitate 5,131 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents on average 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

Health outcomes data shows excellent results in Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 61% of the total population, which consists of 14,249 people. This compares to 63.7% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.3%.

Asthma and arthritis are the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 5.7 and 5.6% of residents respectively. A total of 76.4% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 75.9% across Greater Sydney. The area has 18.5% of residents aged 65 and over, which totals 4,345 people. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line 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 significant 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, accounting for 50.1% of people. Hinduism is notably overrepresented at 11.6%, compared to 8.6% across Greater Sydney.

The top three ancestry groups are English (16.2%), Other (15.7%), and Australian (15.3%). Ethnic groups with notable representation include Indian (9.0%) and Sri Lankan (1.0%), both equal to regional averages, while Korean is underrepresented at 1.6%.

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 slightly higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's median age of 38 years. The 65-74 age group is notably over-represented in the area at 10.6%, while those aged 25-34 are under-represented at 9.3%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 4.6% to 6.2% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort has increased from 12.9% to 14.4%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group has declined from 14.3% to 13.2%. Demographic projections suggest that by 2041, the 75 to 84 age cohort will significantly grow by 1,149 people (80%), reaching a total of 2,596 individuals. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are projected to account for 58% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.