Baulkham Hills vs Port Macquarie
The verdict
Port Macquarie is more affordable, with a median house price of $925K versus $1.99M in Baulkham Hills. Baulkham Hills rates higher for education (83 vs 51). Port Macquarie rates higher for liveability (100 vs 80). Port Macquarie is closer to the coast (3.4 km vs 27.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Baulkham Hills rates higher (100 vs 44/100 in Port Macquarie).
Scores
| Baulkham Hills | Port Macquarie | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 76 |
| Transport | 61 | 74 |
| Education | 83 | 51 |
| Liveability | 80 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Baulkham Hills | Port Macquarie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,415 | 47,693 |
| Median age | 39 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,474 | $1,282 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 58.2% | 31.3% |
| Born in Australia | 56.8% | 80.9% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.2 |
Growth: Baulkham Hills Moderate Growth · Port Macquarie Stable
Property
| Baulkham Hills | Port Macquarie | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.99M | $925K |
| Median unit price | $938K | $623K |
| House price YoY | 4.8% | 7.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $872 | $660 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.3% | 3.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 62 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Baulkham Hills | Port Macquarie | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 44 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 94 | 298 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 24 | 180 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 139 | 625 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,695 | 7,668 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Baulkham Hills | Port Macquarie | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 10 | 20 |
| Government | 7 | 7 |
| Independent | 1 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,130 | 1,002 |
See the full school list on each profile: Baulkham Hills · Port Macquarie
Transport
| Baulkham Hills | Port Macquarie | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 61 | 74 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 237 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 86 | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.4 km | 2.7 km |
Liveability
| Baulkham Hills | Port Macquarie | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 19.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 1,500 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 10 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 91 |
| Parks | 39 | 51 |
| Playgrounds | 30 | 24 |
| Swimming pools | 70 | 29 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 14 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 27.4 km | 3.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 24.5 km | 311.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 3.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.9 km | 1.4 km |
Population & growth
| Baulkham Hills | Port Macquarie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 37,415 | 47,693 |
| Estimated 2025 | 40,049 | 48,371 |
| Projected 2041 | 45,374 | 50,813 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.72% | 0.35% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Baulkham Hills or Port Macquarie?
Baulkham Hills has the higher residential safety score (Baulkham Hills 100/100 vs Port Macquarie 44/100).
Which is more affordable, Baulkham Hills or Port Macquarie?
Port Macquarie is more affordable, with a median house price of $925K versus $1.99M.
Which has better schools, Baulkham Hills or Port Macquarie?
Baulkham Hills has a higher average school ICSEA (Baulkham Hills 1130 vs Port Macquarie 1002; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Baulkham Hills or Port Macquarie?
Port Macquarie has the higher transport score (Baulkham Hills 61/100 vs Port Macquarie 74/100).
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