Baulkham Hills at a glance
Median house
$1,950,000
+1.7% over 12 months
Median unit
$437,040
Weekly rent
$900
Houses · units $750
Gross yield
2.4%
Houses, on the median
Population
37.4k
Median age 39
Walk score
16
Very car dependent
Prices: Median of 445 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2153), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,950,000 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median (445 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $437,040, roughly 78% below the house median. The 12-month picture is essentially flat performance (+1.7%), so buyers and sellers are negotiating on roughly the same number.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $390,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
House prices in Baulkham Hills.
Median house price
$1,950,000
+1.7% over the past year. Median unit price $437,040.
Median of 445 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$900/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$750/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
$1,950,000
+1.7% annual growth
$437,040
37,415
Median age: 39
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
5-year trajectory
at +1.7%/yr
2021
$1.8M
5-year change
+9%
2026
$1.9M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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The brief
What to know about Baulkham Hills.
Baulkham Hills's median house price is $1,950,000 (median of 445 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025).
Postcode 2153 (NSW), City of Parramatta, part of Greater Sydney.
Baulkham Hills (2153) sits in the Parramatta region of NSW. The median house here is $1,950,000, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +1.7% over the past year, behind the NSW average (3%).
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
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.40% (median rent $900/wk against a $1,950,000 price tag). Units yield 8.92% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (22%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20262.40%
Based on $1,950,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20268.92%
Based on $437,040 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026+1.7%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202676%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
324
total offences in 2026
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 2026· 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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
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 median house price in Baulkham Hills?
- The median house price in Baulkham Hills, NSW 2153 is $1,950,000 (median of 445 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $437,040. Annual growth is +1.7%.
- How much is my house worth in Baulkham Hills?
- A useful starting point is the Baulkham Hills median house price of $1,950,000 (units $437,040). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Baulkham Hills a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Baulkham Hills is 2.4%: the median weekly house rent is $900 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2153), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,950,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 1.7% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Baulkham Hills is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- 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 $900, for units it's $750.
- 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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