Baulkham Hills at a glance
Walk score
16
Very car dependent
Population
37.4k
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Baulkham Hills.
The postcode for Baulkham Hills is 2153 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Baulkham Hills (2153) sits in the Parramatta region of NSW.
Baulkham Hills has roughly 37,415 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Baulkham Hills scores 16/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 5 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Baulkham Hills's population at 37,415, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (83% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
37,415
Median age
39
Family households
83%
Lone person
15%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$540/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$520/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
37,415
Median age: 39
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Safety
Crime and safety.
698
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
16
10
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Baulkham Hills.
Local schools for Baulkham Hills
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Government School Catchment
Jasper Road Public School
Baulkham Hills North Public School
Baulkham Hills High School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Baulkham Hills.
- What is the Baulkham Hills postcode?
- Baulkham Hills is in the 2153 postcode, in NSW, in the City of Parramatta region.
- Where is Baulkham Hills?
- Baulkham Hills is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2153. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the City of Parramatta region.
- What is the average rent in Baulkham Hills?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $540, for units it's $520.
- What schools are in Baulkham Hills?
- There are 20 schools serving Baulkham Hills on this page, including Jasper Road Public School, Woodbury, Baulkham Hills North Public School.
- How walkable is Baulkham Hills?
- Baulkham Hills has a Walk Score of 16 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Baulkham Hills?
- Baulkham Hills is close to Norwest, Winston Hills, Milguy, Northmead, Crestwood.
- What is the population of Baulkham Hills?
- The population of Baulkham Hills is approximately 37,415 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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