Suburb comparison
Baulkham Hills vs Norwest — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Baulkham Hills commands a $129K premium on median property price over Norwest. 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
Norwest
2153
Choose Baulkham Hills if...
- Baulkham Hills leads on 2 of the 3 head-to-head metrics
Choose Norwest if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
Common questions
- Is Baulkham Hills or Norwest more expensive?
- Baulkham Hills has the higher median house price ($1.92M) compared with $1.79M in Norwest.
- Which is better for renters — Baulkham Hills or Norwest?
- Median weekly rent is $790/wk in Baulkham Hills and $790/wk in Norwest, making Norwest the more affordable rental market.
- Is Baulkham Hills or Norwest 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 Norwest?
- Baulkham Hills has 10 schools in the postcode, and Norwest has 10. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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