Baulkham Hills vs Kenthurst — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Kenthurst commands a $1.16M premium on median property price over Baulkham Hills; Baulkham Hills is $135/wk cheaper per week to rent; 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
Kenthurst
2156
MetricBaulkham HillsKenthurst
Median house price$1.92M$3.08M▲
Median unit price$870K—
Median weekly rent$790/wk$925/wk▲
Annual price growth+8.7%▲-0.5%
SEIFA advantage decile10/1010/10
Flood zone coverage——
Bushfire zone coverage8.4%▲90.2%
Schools in postcode10▲3
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 5 head-to-head metrics
Choose Kenthurst if...
Common questions
Is Baulkham Hills or Kenthurst more expensive?
Kenthurst has the higher median house price ($3.08M) compared with $1.92M in Baulkham Hills.
Which is better for renters — Baulkham Hills or Kenthurst?
Median weekly rent is $790/wk in Baulkham Hills and $925/wk in Kenthurst, making Baulkham Hills the more affordable rental market.
Is Baulkham Hills or Kenthurst 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 Kenthurst?
Baulkham Hills has 10 schools in the postcode, and Kenthurst has 3. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.