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Baulkham Hills
42 km²
Many residents in Baulkham Hills were born overseas, with 43.5% of the population arriving from other countries. This large, growing community is characterized by high incomes and a strong presence of families with children. It is an affluent area where the typical resident is 40 years old, and many people hold advanced university degrees. The neighborhood is dominated by large, owner-occupied homes and a professional workforce.
Baulkham Hills's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Baulkham Hills has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
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The population has grown 22% since 2011 to reach 88,614 people. While the typical resident is a little older than the national figure at 40, there are more children under 15 here than in most other areas.
Born overseas, 43.5% of residents come from other countries, a figure far above the national average. Chinese, English, Australian, and Indian are the most common ancestries reported.
Language diversity is high, with 44.1% of people using a language other than English at home, which is far above the state and national figures. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most common non-English languages spoken.
About 48.3% of people identify as Christian, while 29.8% have no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well below the national figure, though it has risen 15 points since 2011.
The area is highly qualified, with 43.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. This high level of education is reflected in the professional nature of local qualifications, particularly in management and commerce.
Incomes are very high, with the typical weekly household income of $2,664 being well above the national figure. This is consistent with the high number of residents earning $2,000 or more per week.
Residents generally enjoy good health, as the rate of long-term health conditions is much lower than in most areas. Similarly, the percentage of people needing help with daily activities is a little below the state average.
Family life is a focus here, with a much higher rate of people caring for children unpaid compared to most areas. Unpaid housework is also more common than the state average.
Homes tend to be larger, with a typical size of 3.0 people per home. This is driven by the fact that 70.9% of households are couples with children, while very few people live alone.
The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 87.3% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is much less common than in other areas, and the typical monthly mortgage payment of $3,000 is among the highest for this level.
A striking 47.0% of people now work from home, a massive increase since 2011. Most homes have at least two cars, and very few residents rely on public transport for their daily commute.
The community is relatively stable, with a lower percentage of people moving in the last five years compared to the state and national averages. Recent arrivals from overseas are also less common than in other areas.
Employment is strong, with 61.3% of the population working full-time and an unemployment rate that is lower than most areas. Most residents work as professionals or managers.
The area is somewhat walkable, with almost all homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a park. However, fewer people can walk to groceries or health services compared to the state average.