Suburb comparison
Baulkham Hills vs Castle Hill — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Castle Hill commands a $502K premium on median property price over Baulkham Hills; Baulkham Hills has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
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Hills Shire
Baulkham Hills
2153
Hills Shire
Castle Hill
2154
Choose Baulkham Hills if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
- Baulkham Hills leads on 3 of the 6 head-to-head metrics
Choose Castle Hill if...
- Castle Hill leads on 3 of the 6 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Baulkham Hills or Castle Hill more expensive?
- Castle Hill has the higher median house price ($2.42M) compared with $1.92M in Baulkham Hills.
- Which is better for renters — Baulkham Hills or Castle Hill?
- Median weekly rent is $790/wk in Baulkham Hills and $800/wk in Castle Hill, making Baulkham Hills the more affordable rental market.
- Is Baulkham Hills or Castle Hill at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Baulkham Hills vs Castle Hill?
- Baulkham Hills has 10 schools in the postcode, and Castle Hill has 5. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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