Baulkham Hills vs Merrylands
The verdict
Merrylands is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.41M versus $1.96M in Baulkham Hills. Baulkham Hills rates higher for education (83 vs 61). Merrylands rates higher for transport (96 vs 61). Merrylands is closer to the coast (20.8 km vs 27.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Baulkham Hills rates higher (100 vs 55/100 in Merrylands).
Scores
| Baulkham Hills | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 84 |
| Transport | 61 | 96 |
| Education | 83 | 61 |
| Liveability | 80 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Baulkham Hills | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,415 | 32,472 |
| Median age | 39 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,474 | $1,470 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 58.2% | 39.6% |
| Born in Australia | 56.8% | 40.9% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 3 |
Growth: Baulkham Hills Moderate Growth · Merrylands High Growth
Property
| Baulkham Hills | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.96M | $1.41M |
| Median unit price | $953K | $523K |
| House price YoY | 6.0% | 4.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $880 | $740 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.4% | 2.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 37 | 34 |
Median price history
Safety
| Baulkham Hills | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 55 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 94 | 209 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 27 | 129 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 139 | 502 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,866 | 9,719 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Baulkham Hills | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 10 | 6 |
| Government | 7 | 5 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,122 | 962 |
See the full school list on each profile: Baulkham Hills · Merrylands
Transport
| Baulkham Hills | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 61 | 96 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 237 | 156 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 86 | 49 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.4 km | 570 m |
Liveability
| Baulkham Hills | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 8 |
| Parks | 39 | 39 |
| Playgrounds | 30 | 27 |
| Swimming pools | 70 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 27.4 km | 20.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 24.5 km | 20.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.9 km | 1.6 km |
Population & growth
| Baulkham Hills | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 37,415 | 32,472 |
| Estimated 2025 | 40,049 | 36,508 |
| Projected 2041 | 45,374 | 46,077 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.72% | 2.97% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Baulkham Hills or Merrylands?
Baulkham Hills has the higher residential safety score (Baulkham Hills 100/100 vs Merrylands 55/100).
Which is more affordable, Baulkham Hills or Merrylands?
Merrylands is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.41M versus $1.96M.
Which has better schools, Baulkham Hills or Merrylands?
Baulkham Hills has a higher average school ICSEA (Baulkham Hills 1122 vs Merrylands 962; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Baulkham Hills or Merrylands?
Merrylands has the higher transport score (Baulkham Hills 61/100 vs Merrylands 96/100).
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