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Baulkham Hills vs Castle Hill

Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 2.9 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

Baulkham HillsCastle Hill
Active8070
Safety8351
Wealth6467
Value7767
Parks3437
Cafés2756
Transit4136
Green space5953
Active & healthy4449
Schools nearby (OSM)2644
Median rent$520/wk $560/wk
Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026)$1,950,000$2,600,000
House sales this quarter10966
Population37,41540,874
Full profile Baulkham Hills in full Castle Hill in full

Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Baulkham Hills safer than Castle Hill?

Baulkham Hills scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Baulkham Hills or Castle Hill?

Baulkham Hills has the lower median house price of the two ($1,950,000 vs $2,600,000).

Should I live in Baulkham Hills or Castle Hill?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Baulkham Hills or Castle Hill.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →