Bankstown vs Baulkham Hills
The verdict
Bankstown is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.59M versus $1.99M in Baulkham Hills. Bankstown rates higher for transport (96 vs 61). Baulkham Hills rates higher for education (83 vs 64). Bankstown is closer to the coast (12.4 km vs 27.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Baulkham Hills rates higher (100 vs 55/100 in Bankstown).
Scores
| Bankstown | Baulkham Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 74 |
| Transport | 96 | 61 |
| Education | 64 | 83 |
| Liveability | 98 | 80 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bankstown | Baulkham Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,933 | 37,415 |
| Median age | 34 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,331 | $2,474 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.0% | 58.2% |
| Born in Australia | 36.1% | 56.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3 |
Growth: Bankstown High Growth · Baulkham Hills Moderate Growth
Property
| Bankstown | Baulkham Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.59M | $1.99M |
| Median unit price | $605K | $938K |
| House price YoY | 7.0% | 4.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $872 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.4% | 2.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 54 | 62 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bankstown | Baulkham Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 55 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 189 | 94 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 258 | 24 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 527 | 139 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,701 | 1,695 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bankstown | Baulkham Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 13 | 10 |
| Government | 8 | 7 |
| Independent | 2 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 982 | 1,130 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bankstown · Baulkham Hills
Transport
| Bankstown | Baulkham Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 96 | 61 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 151 | 237 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 42 | 86 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 410 m | 4.4 km |
Liveability
| Bankstown | Baulkham Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 9 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 49 | 5 |
| Parks | 33 | 39 |
| Playgrounds | 20 | 30 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 70 |
| Medical GPs | 6 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.4 km | 27.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 17.0 km | 24.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.7 km | 2.9 km |
Population & growth
| Bankstown | Baulkham Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 34,933 | 37,415 |
| Estimated 2025 | 36,281 | 40,049 |
| Projected 2041 | 57,907 | 45,374 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.95% | 1.72% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bankstown or Baulkham Hills?
Baulkham Hills has the higher residential safety score (Bankstown 55/100 vs Baulkham Hills 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Bankstown or Baulkham Hills?
Bankstown is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.59M versus $1.99M.
Which has better schools, Bankstown or Baulkham Hills?
Baulkham Hills has a higher average school ICSEA (Bankstown 982 vs Baulkham Hills 1130; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bankstown or Baulkham Hills?
Bankstown has the higher transport score (Bankstown 96/100 vs Baulkham Hills 61/100).
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