What suburb is postcode 2153?

Baulkham Hills is the primary suburb with postcode 2153 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Baulkham Hills is the main locality.

Which local government area is Baulkham Hills in?

Baulkham Hills (2153) is located in the Hills Shire local government area in New South Wales.

What data does Stickybeak show for Baulkham Hills?

Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Baulkham Hills (2153) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).

Is Baulkham Hills flood prone?

Flood risk varies street by street in Baulkham Hills. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.

What are the best schools near Baulkham Hills?

The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Baulkham Hills (2153), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.

Is Baulkham Hills (2153) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?

The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Baulkham Hills (2153). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.

Baulkham Hills 2153 suburb insights

Baulkham Hills (2153) is a suburb in the Hills Shire local government area in New South Wales. This page brings together 16 data cards on what property buyers actually need to know before committing to Baulkham Hills: affordability signals including median sale prices, rental yield, and first home buyer eligibility; lifestyle indicators covering school catchments, childcare quality, walkability, and commute times to the CBD; and risk factors including flood zone mapping, bushfire prone land, and air quality. The final section tracks how Baulkham Hills is changing — new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts from the ABS Census. All data is sourced from NSW government and federal datasets and updated regularly. Use the section navigation above to jump between Affordability, Lifestyle, Dealbreakers, and Change.

Last refreshed May 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

All data has limits. See our data caveats.

Can I afford Baulkham Hills?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Baulkham Hills? Based on the suburb median of $1,919,000 (houses) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment

$9,472/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income

88.4%

Stretch

Loan assumptions

$1,535,200 loan

20% deposit ($383,800)

30-year P&I

At today's rate, repayments here would eat 88% of the typical local household's gross income. That is out of reach for most buyers.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income

Baulkham Hills88.4%

Sydney median income105.6%

30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

Sources: RBA Table F6 (rate), ABS Census 2021 G02 (income), suburb median sale.

Nearby suburbs with lower medians

Still looking? These suburbs are closer to reach.

Bella Vista 2153$505,00023% RTI Castle Hill 2154$940,00043% RTI Seven Hills 2147$660,00030% RTI

Based on median prices and a 20% deposit at 6.27% variable.

Can I afford Baulkham Hills?

Rental market in Baulkham Hills

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 83 new bond lodgements this quarter.

Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.

Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed

$700per week

Sep 2025 · 83 bonds lodged

Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters

Nearby suburbs · same combination

Castle Hill2154

$780▲$80

3.5 km away

Seven Hills2147

$615▼$85

3.5 km away

Northmead2152

$600▼$100

3.7 km away

Stanhope Gardens2768

$790▲$90

4.6 km away

NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.

Source: ABS Census 2021, Postal Areas (CC BY 4.0).

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Baulkham Hills

GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW

04:21 AEST

Parramatta North station · 5.5 km from centroid

12-month median: AQI 31 · Good

Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.

Pollutants

nearest station

PM2.5i

6.9µg/m³

24-hr avg

PM10i

16.6µg/m³

24-hr avg

NO₂i

1.2pphm

1hr reading

AQI · last 12 months · daily mean

Parramatta North station · 365 daily points

Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.

View dealbreakers as a standalone report →

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2153

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2153. Expected back by Q3 2026.

How might Baulkham Hills change?

Investor activity in Baulkham Hills

2153 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

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Compare Baulkham Hills with another suburb

Also in Hills Shire

Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Hills Shire postcodes, or explore the full Hills Shire suburb index.

Bella Vista 2153 Castle Hill 2154 Kellyville 2155 Box Hill 2765

Other West & Hills suburbs

Castle Hill 2154 Epping 2121 Meadowbank 2114 Parramatta 2150 Ryde 2112 Westmead 2145

Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2153?: Baulkham Hills is the primary suburb with postcode 2153 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Baulkham Hills is the main locality.
Which local government area is Baulkham Hills in?: Baulkham Hills (2153) is located in the Hills Shire local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Baulkham Hills?: Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Baulkham Hills (2153) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Baulkham Hills flood prone?: Flood risk varies street by street in Baulkham Hills. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Baulkham Hills?: The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Baulkham Hills (2153), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Baulkham Hills (2153) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?: The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Baulkham Hills (2153). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Baulkham Hills changing?: The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Baulkham Hills (2153) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Baulkham Hills in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Baulkham Hills 2153: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Hills Shire suburb index to compare nearby options.