Suburb comparison
Baulkham Hills vs Kellyville: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Kellyville has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed May 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Hills Shire
Baulkham Hills
2153
Hills Shire
Kellyville
2155
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Baulkham Hills | Kellyville |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Baulkham Hills leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | C+▲(0) | C+(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 8.4%▲ | 34.3% |
FAMILYFamily Kellyville leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | C+(0) | B▲(0) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 10 | 11▲ |
FINANCEFinance Baulkham Hills leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B▲(0) | B-(0) |
| Median house price | $1.92M | $1.90M |
| Median unit price | $870K | $816K |
| Median weekly rent | $790/wk | $770/wk |
| Annual price growth | +8.7%▲ | +3.8% |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Kellyville leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | C-(0) | C+▲(0) |
| Walkability percentile | 13 | 58▲ |
Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.
Which suits you?
Choose Baulkham Hills if...
- Baulkham Hills leads on Safety, Finance
Choose Kellyville if...
- Kellyville leads on Family, Lifestyle
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
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Common questions
- Is Baulkham Hills or Kellyville more expensive?
- Baulkham Hills has the higher median house price ($1.92M) compared with $1.90M in Kellyville.
- Which is better for renters — Baulkham Hills or Kellyville?
- Median weekly rent is $790/wk in Baulkham Hills and $770/wk in Kellyville, making Kellyville the more affordable rental market.
- Is Baulkham Hills or Kellyville at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Baulkham Hills vs Kellyville?
- Baulkham Hills has 10 schools in the postcode, and Kellyville has 11. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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