Baulkham Hills vs Hawkesbury

Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury are both located in New South Wales, but they differ sharply in how people get around. Baulkham Hills is much more convenient for pedestrians, with 62.1% of homes in a 15-minute-city walkshed and a walkability score of 5.6 (somewhat walkable). In contrast, Hawkesbury is mostly car-dependent with a score of 3.7 and only 36.7% of homes in a similar walkshed. This is reflected in the street connectivity, which is far higher in Baulkham Hills with 47 intersections per square kilometre compared to just 2 in Hawkesbury.

These two areas have tracked in similar directions since 2011, though they maintain distinct profiles. Both share a similar landscape, with their average terrain slope being nearly identical at around 7%. While both areas see First Nations residents earning more than the national figure, the gap remains wide; typical First Nations household income is well higher in Baulkham Hills at $2,796 compared to $1,939 in Hawkesbury.