Wyong vs Baulkham Hills

Wyong and Baulkham Hills are both suburban areas in New South Wales, but they differ significantly in their First Nations populations and local layouts. Wyong has a far larger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community with 10,983 people. In Baulkham Hills, First Nations households earn a far higher typical income, with a gap of $1,163 compared to Wyong, and Year 12 completion is 20 percentage points higher. Baulkham Hills is also more connected for pedestrians, with 47 intersections per square kilometre compared to 20 in Wyong, and more homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.

Both areas are almost identical in their access to transit, with over 93% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. While Baulkham Hills generally has better walkability to schools and groceries, Wyong has a higher share of homes within a 15-minute walk of public transport. Across both areas, the typical walkability score is considered somewhat walkable, though the gap between them has remained stable over time.