Suburb comparison
Baulkham Hills vs Dural — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Dural commands a $381K premium on median property price over Baulkham Hills; Baulkham Hills is $160/wk cheaper per week to rent; Baulkham Hills has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Hills Shire
Baulkham Hills
2153
Hills Shire
Dural
2158
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 Dural if...
- Dural leads on 3 of the 6 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Baulkham Hills or Dural more expensive?
- Dural has the higher median house price ($2.30M) compared with $1.92M in Baulkham Hills.
- Which is better for renters — Baulkham Hills or Dural?
- Median weekly rent is $790/wk in Baulkham Hills and $950/wk in Dural, making Baulkham Hills the more affordable rental market.
- Is Baulkham Hills or Dural 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 Dural?
- Baulkham Hills has 10 schools in the postcode, and Dural has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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