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Baulkham Hills vs Port Macquarie

The verdict

Port Macquarie is more affordable, with a median house price of $890K versus $1.96M 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 HillsPort Macquarie
Baulkham HillsPort Macquarie
Overall7476
Transport6174
Education8351
Liveability80100

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

Demographics

Baulkham HillsPort Macquarie
Population37,41547,693
Median age3948
Median household income (wk)$2,474$1,282
Bachelor degree or higher58.2%31.3%
Born in Australia56.8%80.9%
Avg household size32.2

Growth: Baulkham Hills Moderate Growth · Port Macquarie Stable

Property

Baulkham HillsPort Macquarie
Median house price$1.96M$890K
Median unit price$953K$594K
House price YoY6.0%2.3%
Median rent — house (wk)$880$680
Rental yield (house)2.4%4.0%
Days on market (house)3731

Median price history

Safety

Baulkham HillsPort Macquarie
Residential safety score10044
Break & enter dwelling /100k94298
Motor vehicle theft /100k27182
Domestic assault /100k139625
Total incidents /100k (all)1,8669,396

Total incidents over time

Schools

Baulkham HillsPort Macquarie
Total schools1020
Government77
Independent18
Average ICSEA1,1221,005

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

Transport

Baulkham HillsPort Macquarie
Transport score6174
Train stations01
Bus stops2370
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)86Data not available
Nearest train station (km)4.4 km2.7 km

Liveability

Baulkham HillsPort Macquarie
Summer max temp29.0°C27.0°C
Winter max temp18.0°C19.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)9501,500
Supermarkets410
Cafes & restaurants591
Parks3951
Playgrounds3024
Swimming pools7029
Medical GPs114
Distance to coast (km)27.4 km3.4 km
Distance to CBD (km)24.5 km311.8 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not available3.4 km
Nearest hospital (km)2.9 km1.4 km

Population & growth

Baulkham HillsPort Macquarie
Population (2021)37,41547,693
Estimated 202540,04948,371
Projected 204145,37450,813
Annual growth rate1.72%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 $890K versus $1.96M.

Which has better schools, Baulkham Hills or Port Macquarie?

Baulkham Hills has a higher average school ICSEA (Baulkham Hills 1122 vs Port Macquarie 1005; 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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