Baulkham Hills vs West Pennant Hills
The verdict
Baulkham Hills is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.99M versus $2.74M in West Pennant Hills. West Pennant Hills rates higher for education (90 vs 83). West Pennant Hills is closer to the coast (23.8 km vs 27.4 km).
Scores
| Baulkham Hills | West Pennant Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 75 |
| Transport | 61 | 62 |
| Education | 83 | 90 |
| Liveability | 80 | 76 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Baulkham Hills | West Pennant Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,415 | 16,620 |
| Median age | 39 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,474 | $3,078 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 58.2% | 65.0% |
| Born in Australia | 56.8% | 57.5% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 3.1 |
Growth: Baulkham Hills Moderate Growth · West Pennant Hills High Growth
Property
| Baulkham Hills | West Pennant Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.99M | $2.74M |
| Median unit price | $938K | $1.61M |
| House price YoY | 4.8% | 7.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $872 | $1,100 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.3% | 2.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 62 | 53 |
Median price history
Safety
| Baulkham Hills | West Pennant Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 94 | 36 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 24 | 36 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 139 | 108 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,695 | 1,089 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Baulkham Hills | West Pennant Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 10 | 2 |
| Government | 7 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,130 | 1,138 |
See the full school list on each profile: Baulkham Hills · West Pennant Hills
Transport
| Baulkham Hills | West Pennant Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 61 | 62 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 237 | 147 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 86 | 76 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.4 km | 3.0 km |
Liveability
| Baulkham Hills | West Pennant Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 3 |
| Parks | 39 | 31 |
| Playgrounds | 30 | 11 |
| Swimming pools | 70 | 209 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 27.4 km | 23.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 24.5 km | 21.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.9 km | 6.2 km |
Population & growth
| Baulkham Hills | West Pennant Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 37,415 | 16,620 |
| Estimated 2025 | 40,049 | 16,401 |
| Projected 2041 | 45,374 | 22,393 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.72% | -0.33% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Baulkham Hills or West Pennant Hills?
Baulkham Hills and West Pennant Hills have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Baulkham Hills or West Pennant Hills?
Baulkham Hills is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.99M versus $2.74M.
Which has better schools, Baulkham Hills or West Pennant Hills?
West Pennant Hills has a higher average school ICSEA (Baulkham Hills 1130 vs West Pennant Hills 1138; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Baulkham Hills or West Pennant Hills?
West Pennant Hills has the higher transport score (Baulkham Hills 61/100 vs West Pennant Hills 62/100).
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