Baulkham Hills

Population growth drivers in Baulkham Hills are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the suburb of Baulkham Hills' population is estimated at around 37,841 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 426 people (1.1%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 37,415 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 37,404, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025, and an additional 216 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,778 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 89.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering the projected demographic shifts, an above median population growth of Australian statistical areas is projected, with the suburb expected to expand by 4,616 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 11.0% in total over the 16 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Baulkham Hills recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, Baulkham Hills averaged approximately 136 new dwelling approvals annually from FY-21 to FY-25. This resulted in an estimated 681 homes approved over the past five financial years and 67 so far in FY-26. The average population growth per year for each dwelling built during this period was 0.3 people, indicating that new supply is meeting or exceeding demand, offering ample buyer choice and capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts.

The average construction value of these dwellings was $623,000, suggesting a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY-26, commercial development approvals totaled $130.4 million, indicating robust local business investment. Recent construction trends show 44.0% standalone homes and 56.0% medium to high-density housing, marking a significant shift from existing patterns (currently 75.0% houses). This denser development provides accessible entry options appealing to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers, potentially responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs.

Baulkham Hills has a population density of approximately 322 people per dwelling approval, characteristic of a low-density area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Baulkham Hills is projected to gain 4,179 residents by 2041. 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 has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

AreaSearch has identified a total of 44 projects that are likely to impact the area, with key ones including Bellevue Residences, 12-14 Hill Street Mixed Use Development, 2-4 Old Northern Road Mixed-Use Development, and Norwest City. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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The employment landscape in Baulkham Hills shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Baulkham Hills has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, there are 19,537 residents employed, with an unemployment rate aligned with Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Workforce participation is broadly similar to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. Census responses indicate that 52.5% of residents work from home, but Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. The area shows strong specialization in finance & insurance, with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level.

Conversely, accommodation & food employs only 4.0% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 5.8%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in December 2025, labour force decreased by 1.0%, while employment decreased by 1.5%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.5 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Baulkham Hills' employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Baulkham Hills' median taxpayer income is $60,846 and average is $79,820. These figures are among Australia's highest, with Greater Sydney having a median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, current estimates for Baulkham Hills would be approximately $67,125 (median) and $88,057 (average) as of March 2026. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes rank highly in Baulkham Hills, between the 76th and 90th percentiles nationally. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 30.9% of residents (11,692 people), reflecting regional patterns where similarly 30.9% occupy this range. Higher earners are substantial with 40.8% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power. High housing costs consume 15.4% of income, yet strong earnings place disposable income at the 89th percentile and SEIFA income ranking places Baulkham Hills in the 9th decile.

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

Baulkham Hills' dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 75.4% houses and 24.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other'). This compares to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Baulkham Hills stood at 33.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 43.9% and rented ones at 22.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,600, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent in Baulkham Hills was $520, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Baulkham Hills' mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

Baulkham Hills features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 83.0% of all households, including 49.8% couples with children, 23.1% couples without children, and 9.5% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 17.0%, with lone person households at 15.3% and group households comprising 1.6%. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Baulkham Hills demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Educational attainment in Baulkham Hills is notably higher than national averages. As of the latest data (2016), 44.3% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. University graduates make up 27.5%, postgraduate qualifications are held by 14.0%, and graduate diplomas by 2.8%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 26.7% of residents aged 15 and above having them – advanced diplomas account for 11.0% and certificates for 15.7%.

Educational participation is high, with 31.5% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.9% in primary education, 8.1% in secondary education, and 5.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Baulkham Hills has 287 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 150 different routes, together providing 9648 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from a resident's location to the nearest transport stop is 147 meters, indicating excellent accessibility. Most residents commute outward due to the area's residential nature. Cars are the dominant mode of transport at 84%, with buses used by 8% of residents. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 52.5% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes averages 1378 trips per day, equating to approximately 33 weekly trips per stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

Baulkham Hills's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Baulkham Hills' health outcomes show notable results, with AreaSearch's assessment indicating low mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, especially among younger cohorts.

Approximately 58% of Baulkham Hills' total population (22,118 people) have private health cover, which is exceptionally high. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 6.0 and 5.9% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 75.8%, report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Baulkham Hills has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 16.5% (6,243 people), than Greater Sydney's 15.5%. While health outcomes among seniors are strong, they rank lower nationally compared to the broader population.

Baulkham Hills 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 has high cultural diversity, with 41.9% of its population born overseas and 42.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion in Baulkham Hills, comprising 50.2% of people. Hinduism is overrepresented, making up 9.3% compared to Greater Sydney's 5.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are Australian (17.2%), English (17.2%), and Chinese (13.9%), which is higher than the regional average of 8.4%. Korean, Indian, and Lebanese ethnicities are notably overrepresented in Baulkham Hills compared to regional averages: Korean at 2.5% vs 1.1%, Indian at 7.7% vs 3.6%, and Lebanese at 1.9% vs 2.6%.

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

The median age in Baulkham Hills is 39 years, higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and close to the national average of 38 years. The 5-14 age group is over-represented at 15.2% locally compared to Greater Sydney's average, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 8.8%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 15-24 age group has grown from 10.9% to 12.7%, and the 35-44 age group has declined from 17.5% to 16.6%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes for Baulkham Hills. The 85+ age group is expected to grow by 142% (from 794 to 1,922 people), with residents aged 65 and older representing 57% of anticipated growth. Conversely, the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups are expected to experience population declines.