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Baulkham Hills vs Orange

The verdict

Orange is more affordable, with a median house price of $689K versus $1.96M in Baulkham Hills. Baulkham Hills rates higher for education (83 vs 49). Orange rates higher for liveability (91 vs 80). Baulkham Hills is closer to the coast (27.4 km vs 194.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Baulkham Hills rates higher (100 vs 32/100 in Orange).

Scores

Baulkham HillsOrange
Baulkham HillsOrange
Overall7471
Transport6170
Education8349
Liveability8091

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Baulkham HillsOrange
Population37,41541,232
Median age3936
Median household income (wk)$2,474$1,641
Bachelor degree or higher58.2%33.9%
Born in Australia56.8%83.5%
Avg household size32.5

Growth: Baulkham Hills Moderate Growth · Orange Moderate Growth

Property

Baulkham HillsOrange
Median house price$1.96M$689K
Median unit price$953K$485K
House price YoY6.0%4.7%
Median rent — house (wk)$880$590
Rental yield (house)2.4%4.2%
Days on market (house)3733

Median price history

Safety

Baulkham HillsOrange
Residential safety score10032
Break & enter dwelling /100k94531
Motor vehicle theft /100k27221
Domestic assault /100k139696
Total incidents /100k (all)1,86611,605

Total incidents over time

Schools

Baulkham HillsOrange
Total schools1017
Government79
Independent15
Average ICSEA1,122967

See the full school list on each profile: Baulkham Hills · Orange

Transport

Baulkham HillsOrange
Transport score6170
Train stations02
Bus stops2370
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)86Data not available
Nearest train station (km)4.4 km4.7 km

Liveability

Baulkham HillsOrange
Summer max temp29.0°C26.0°C
Winter max temp18.0°C9.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)950900
Supermarkets411
Cafes & restaurants538
Parks39102
Playgrounds3025
Swimming pools707
Medical GPs15
Distance to coast (km)27.4 km194.4 km
Distance to CBD (km)24.5 km209.4 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)2.9 km7.3 km

Population & growth

Baulkham HillsOrange
Population (2021)37,41541,232
Estimated 202540,04943,028
Projected 204145,37448,564
Annual growth rate1.72%1.07%

Common questions

Which is safer, Baulkham Hills or Orange?

Baulkham Hills has the higher residential safety score (Baulkham Hills 100/100 vs Orange 32/100).

Which is more affordable, Baulkham Hills or Orange?

Orange is more affordable, with a median house price of $689K versus $1.96M.

Which has better schools, Baulkham Hills or Orange?

Baulkham Hills has a higher average school ICSEA (Baulkham Hills 1122 vs Orange 967; national average 1000).

Which has better public transport, Baulkham Hills or Orange?

Orange has the higher transport score (Baulkham Hills 61/100 vs Orange 70/100).

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Data sources

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