Baulkham Hills vs Bella Vista
The verdict
Baulkham Hills is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.99M versus $2.78M in Bella Vista. Bella Vista rates higher for transport (91 vs 61). Baulkham Hills is closer to the coast (27.4 km vs 30.3 km).
Scores
| Baulkham Hills | Bella Vista | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 87 |
| Transport | 61 | 91 |
| Education | 83 | 86 |
| Liveability | 80 | 84 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Baulkham Hills | Bella Vista | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,415 | 8,384 |
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,474 | $3,518 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 58.2% | 66.7% |
| Born in Australia | 56.8% | 48.5% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 3.4 |
Growth: Baulkham Hills Moderate Growth · Bella Vista Moderate Growth
Property
| Baulkham Hills | Bella Vista | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.99M | $2.78M |
| Median unit price | $938K | $1.41M |
| House price YoY | 4.8% | 3.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $872 | $872 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.3% | 1.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 62 | 78 |
Median price history
Safety
| Baulkham Hills | Bella Vista | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 94 | 107 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 24 | 48 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 139 | 167 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,695 | 2,612 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Baulkham Hills | Bella Vista | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 10 | 0 |
| Government | 7 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,130 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Baulkham Hills · Bella Vista
Transport
| Baulkham Hills | Bella Vista | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 61 | 91 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 237 | 55 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 86 | 63 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.4 km | 4.2 km |
Liveability
| Baulkham Hills | Bella Vista | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 19 |
| Parks | 39 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 30 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 70 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 27.4 km | 30.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 24.5 km | 27.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.9 km | 640 m |
Population & growth
| Baulkham Hills | Bella Vista | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 37,415 | 8,384 |
| Estimated 2025 | 40,049 | 8,974 |
| Projected 2041 | 45,374 | 10,167 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.72% | 1.71% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Baulkham Hills or Bella Vista?
Baulkham Hills and Bella Vista have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Baulkham Hills or Bella Vista?
Baulkham Hills is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.99M versus $2.78M.
Which has better public transport, Baulkham Hills or Bella Vista?
Bella Vista has the higher transport score (Baulkham Hills 61/100 vs Bella Vista 91/100).
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