Auburn vs Baulkham Hills
The verdict
Auburn is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.59M versus $1.99M in Baulkham Hills. Auburn rates higher for transport (96 vs 61). Baulkham Hills rates higher for education (83 vs 67). Auburn is closer to the coast (16.6 km vs 27.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Baulkham Hills rates higher (100 vs 65/100 in Auburn).
Scores
| Auburn | Baulkham Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 74 |
| Transport | 96 | 61 |
| Education | 67 | 83 |
| Liveability | 90 | 80 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Auburn | Baulkham Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,333 | 37,415 |
| Median age | 31 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,533 | $2,474 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 45.4% | 58.2% |
| Born in Australia | 28.0% | 56.8% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 3 |
Growth: Auburn High Growth · Baulkham Hills Moderate Growth
Property
| Auburn | Baulkham Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.59M | $1.99M |
| Median unit price | $607K | $938K |
| House price YoY | 14.2% | 4.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $872 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.3% | 2.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 54 | 62 |
Median price history
Safety
| Auburn | Baulkham Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 65 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 125 | 94 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 236 | 24 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 427 | 139 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,970 | 1,695 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Auburn | Baulkham Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 16 | 10 |
| Government | 4 | 7 |
| Independent | 9 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,013 | 1,130 |
See the full school list on each profile: Auburn · Baulkham Hills
Transport
| Auburn | Baulkham Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 96 | 61 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 166 | 237 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 42 | 86 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 860 m | 4.4 km |
Liveability
| Auburn | Baulkham Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 6 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 19 | 5 |
| Parks | 26 | 39 |
| Playgrounds | 23 | 30 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 70 |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 16.6 km | 27.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.8 km | 24.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 890 m | 2.9 km |
Population & growth
| Auburn | Baulkham Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 39,333 | 37,415 |
| Estimated 2025 | 43,406 | 40,049 |
| Projected 2041 | 53,289 | 45,374 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.49% | 1.72% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Auburn or Baulkham Hills?
Baulkham Hills has the higher residential safety score (Auburn 65/100 vs Baulkham Hills 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Auburn or Baulkham Hills?
Auburn is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.59M versus $1.99M.
Which has better schools, Auburn or Baulkham Hills?
Baulkham Hills has a higher average school ICSEA (Auburn 1013 vs Baulkham Hills 1130; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Auburn or Baulkham Hills?
Auburn has the higher transport score (Auburn 96/100 vs Baulkham Hills 61/100).
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