Thinking about buying your first home in Baulkham Hills (2153)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Baulkham Hills is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Baulkham Hills a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Baulkham Hills (2153) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Baulkham Hills suits established families on strong incomes, given the median household income sits at $2,474 per week and the suburb skews heavily towards owner-occupiers at 76%. The selective Baulkham Hills High School is a genuine drawcard, and the broader public school network posts a mean ICSEA of 1131, well above state average. If you are buying a house, budget well above $1,919,000 in practice, as that median reflects a competitive, low-days-on-market environment.
Who would not love it
First home buyers are effectively locked out. The median house price sits at $1,919,000 and First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme eligibility does not apply at that level. Beyond price, the suburb is genuinely car-dependent, scoring in the 13th percentile for walkability across Sydney, with zero supermarkets, cafes, medical services, or gyms within 1.6 kilometres. If you rely on walking to daily amenities or do not want a 42-minute off-peak drive to the CBD, this suburb will frustrate you.
What to verify before you bid
- Check the specific lot against Hills Shire Council's bushfire-prone land maps. At 8.4% of the postcode affected, risk is not negligible, and BAL ratings affect both build costs and insurance premiums. - Confirm your intended property's proximity to the 85 transport stops recorded within 1.6 km, as coverage is clearly uneven given the near-zero walkable amenity score alongside it. - Verify school catchment boundaries directly with the NSW Department of Education before relying on Baulkham Hills High School selective entry as a given.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Baulkham Hills?
BOCSAR · BAULKHAM HILLS 2153
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K1,86612 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−77%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Trend unavailableHills Shire
Within LGA: Hills Shire
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT61%262 reports
INTIMIDATION, STALKING AND HARASSMENT20%87 reports
ASSAULT19%82 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED65%
NON-DOMESTIC35%
Across 80 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Baulkham Hills
48
FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW
13:11 AEST
Parramatta North station · 5.5 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 31 · Good
Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
12.1µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
15.9µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
1.4pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Parramatta North station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 83 new bond lodgements this quarter.
Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$700per week
Sep 2025 · 83 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Nearby suburbs · same combination
Castle Hill2154
$780▲$80
3.5 km away
Seven Hills2147
$615▼$85
3.5 km away
Northmead2152
$600▼$100
3.7 km away
Stanhope Gardens2768
$790▲$90
4.6 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2153
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2153. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Also in Hills Shire
Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Hills Shire postcodes, or explore the full Hills Shire suburb index.
Baulkham Hills is the primary suburb with postcode 2153 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Baulkham Hills is the main locality.
Which local government area is Baulkham Hills in?
Baulkham Hills (2153) is located in the Hills Shire local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Baulkham Hills?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Baulkham Hills (2153) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Baulkham Hills flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Baulkham Hills. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Baulkham Hills?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Baulkham Hills (2153), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Baulkham Hills (2153) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Baulkham Hills (2153). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Baulkham Hills changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Baulkham Hills (2153) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
