Baulkham Hills vs Castle Hill
The verdict
Baulkham Hills is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.96M versus $2.49M in Castle Hill. Castle Hill rates higher for transport (86 vs 61). Castle Hill is closer to the coast (25.9 km vs 27.4 km).
Scores
| Baulkham Hills | Castle Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 88 |
| Transport | 61 | 86 |
| Education | 83 | 87 |
| Liveability | 80 | 90 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Baulkham Hills | Castle Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,415 | 40,874 |
| Median age | 39 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,474 | $2,551 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 58.2% | 60.4% |
| Born in Australia | 56.8% | 53.3% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 3 |
Growth: Baulkham Hills Moderate Growth · Castle Hill High Growth
Property
| Baulkham Hills | Castle Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.96M | $2.49M |
| Median unit price | $953K | $1.01M |
| House price YoY | 6.0% | 4.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $880 | $950 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 37 | 40 |
Median price history
Safety
| Baulkham Hills | Castle Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 94 | 69 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 27 | 49 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 139 | 120 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,866 | 3,423 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Baulkham Hills | Castle Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 10 | 13 |
| Government | 7 | 5 |
| Independent | 1 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,122 | 1,122 |
See the full school list on each profile: Baulkham Hills · Castle Hill
Transport
| Baulkham Hills | Castle Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 61 | 86 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 237 | 243 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 86 | 58 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.4 km | 6.6 km |
Liveability
| Baulkham Hills | Castle Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 40 |
| Parks | 39 | 51 |
| Playgrounds | 30 | 31 |
| Swimming pools | 70 | 635 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 7 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 27.4 km | 25.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 24.5 km | 25.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.9 km | 4.7 km |
Population & growth
| Baulkham Hills | Castle Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 37,415 | 40,874 |
| Estimated 2025 | 40,049 | 43,410 |
| Projected 2041 | 45,374 | 69,176 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.72% | 1.52% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Baulkham Hills or Castle Hill?
Baulkham Hills and Castle Hill have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Baulkham Hills or Castle Hill?
Baulkham Hills is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.96M versus $2.49M.
Which has better schools, Baulkham Hills or Castle Hill?
Baulkham Hills and Castle Hill have similar average school ICSEA scores (1122 and 1122).
Which has better public transport, Baulkham Hills or Castle Hill?
Castle Hill has the higher transport score (Baulkham Hills 61/100 vs Castle Hill 86/100).
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