Region (SA4) · Area profile
Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury
3,251 km²
More than a third of people in Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury were born overseas, making it a diverse and growing hub. The area is defined by wealthy, university-educated families who typically live in large, detached homes. With a high proportion of children and a significant number of professionals working from home, it is a community where high incomes and family life are central. The population has grown by 26% since 2011, reflecting its appeal as a residential destination.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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Families are common here, with children under 15 making up 20.4% of the population, which is a little above the national figure. The typical resident is 39, and the number of seniors aged 65 and over rose 4.1 points since 2011 to reach 16.1%.
This is a culturally diverse area where 36.7% of people were born overseas, well above the 27.7% national average. English, Australian, and Chinese are the most common ancestries reported.
Language diversity is high, with 34.1% of residents using a language other than English at home—a figure that rose 11 points since 2011. Mandarin, Cantonese, and Hindi are the most spoken non-English languages.
Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, as the 28.5% of people with no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Over half of the population identifies as Christian.
The community is highly qualified, with 37.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the Australian average of 26.3%. This is reflected in a high Year 12 completion rate of 70.9%.
Incomes are very high; the typical household earns $2,703 a week, which is well above the national figure of $1,746. About 42.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a 20 point increase since 2011.
Residents report better health than most other areas. Only 23% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.
Unpaid care for children is very common here, with 30.4% of people providing this support, well above the national figure of 26.3%. Volunteering has fallen since 2011, now sitting at 14.3%.
First Nations people in this area have a much higher typical household income ($2,615) and a much higher Year 12 completion rate (46.5%) than the national averages.
Homes are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household. The area is dominated by families, as 71.3% of households are couples with children, while only 13.3% of people live alone.
The landscape is dominated by detached houses, which make up 83.3% of homes. Most are large, with 87.8% having three or more bedrooms, though typical monthly mortgage payments are well above the national average at $2,905.
Cars are essential here, as only 2.5% of homes have no motor vehicle. However, working from home has surged to 43.1%, far above the national figure of 21%.
The area is moderately mobile, with 38.9% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 10.2% of the population, which is well below the national average.
Employment is strong, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is a little below the national figure. Professionals and managers make up nearly half of all occupations.
The area is growing rapidly, with a population increase of 11.4% since 2021, which is well above the New South Wales state average of 6.1%.
The region is wetter than most of the state, with an average annual rainfall of 1,066mm, far above the New South Wales average of 515mm.
The area is only somewhat walkable, with a score of 4.8. Many residents lack easy access to essentials, as only 46.4% can walk to groceries within 15 minutes, far below the state average.