Baulkham Hills NSW Property Investment

Parramatta · 2153 · Score: 72/100 · Buy

Median House Price
$1.88M
Rental Yield
2.4%
Vacancy Rate
1.6%
Median Weekly Rent
$850/wk
Median Unit Price
$1.02M
Population
37,415
Days on Market
43 days
Annual Growth
8.2%

Baulkham Hills Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market

Avg Nightly Rate
$467.69/night
Occupancy Rate
40%
Est. Annual Revenue
$68K
AI Investment Analysis

Baulkham Hills NSW Investment Brief

BUY$1,878,581 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) median with 18.3%/yr growth over 5 years.

THE MARKET

Baulkham Hills has compounded at 18.3%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $1,878,581 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 43 days (roughly balanced conditions).

  • Median house: $1,878,581 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) | Units: $1,018,050
  • Gross yield: 2.4% | Net yield: 0.8%
  • 5yr price CAGR: 18.3%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
  • Population: 37,415 | Owner-occupier rate: 76% | Affluence: Very High
  • Supply pipeline: Low — Price growth outpacing new supply, limited development pipeline

RENTAL SNAPSHOT

  • Vacancy: 1.6% (improving) | Rental demand: High
  • Median weekly rent: $850/wk | Days on market: 43 (stable)
  • Landlord market — rents likely to keep rising.

SHORT-TERM RENTAL

  • Median nightly rate: $468/night | Occupancy: 40%
  • Estimated annual STR gross: ~$68,283/yr
  • vs long-term rent: $44,200/yr (+54% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)

INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS

  • Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 (Under Procurement)
  • Parramatta Light Rail Stage 1 (Operational)
  • Sydney Metro West (Under Construction)
  • NorthConnex Tunnel (Operational)
  • Transport: Castle Hill station 3.7km away

BULL CASE

If Baulkham Hills maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 1.1%, median prices could reach $2,160,368 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.

BEAR CASE

A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Baulkham Hills pull back 10-15% from $1,878,581, with vacancy rising to 2.9% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.

KEY RISKS

  • No significant risk factors identified for this suburb

COMPARABLE MARKETS

  • Canley Vale (NSW): $1,345,042 median, 2.7% yield, 30.0% 1yr growth
  • Holroyd (NSW): $1,497,415 median, 2.5% yield, 4.2% 1yr growth
  • Berala (NSW): $1,695,375 median, 2.3% yield, 5.1% 1yr growth

THE PLAY

Baulkham Hills presents a compelling investment opportunity. The combination of solid fundamentals and high rental demand supports entry at current price levels. Proceed with due diligence on specific properties. Target gross yields above 2.4% and prioritise properties with value-add potential. Consider timing entry around the current boom phase of the market cycle.

  • Entry range: $1,690,723$2,066,439
  • Minimum gross yield to target: 4.5%
  • Watch signal: vacancy staying below 2% and days on market falling below 35

This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Seek professional advice before making investment decisions.

Gentrification Index

Early gentrification signals5.0/10
High SEIFA decile — already upgraded or established affluent area
Strong capital growth (11.3% CAGR) — above national average
Outer suburban location (23.3km to CBD) — slower gentrification cycle
Active development pipeline (13861 approvals) — supply attracting new residents
Strong public transport infrastructure — supports walkable gentrification

Growth Forecast

high confidence
1yr Forecast
9.9%
p.a.
2yr Forecast
9.1%
p.a.
5yr Forecast
7.9%
p.a.

Basis: 5yr CAGR 11.3% + 10yr CAGR 8.5%

Growth drivers
  • +Above-average population growth (2.0%/yr)
  • +Low rental vacancy (1.6%) — constrained supply
Headwinds
  • High supply pipeline (13861 new approvals) — may cap price growth

Suburb Metric Thresholds

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Rental Vacancy Rate
1.6 high impact
Days on Market
43 high impact
Weekly Rent (house)
850 medium impact
5yr Price CAGR
11.28 high impact
10yr Price CAGR
8.52 high impact
1yr Price Growth
8.2 medium impact
Population Growth
2.05 high impact
Median Household Income
2496 medium impact
Unemployment Rate
4.3 medium impact
Public Transport Score
7.7 medium impact
School Zone Quality
5.5 medium impact
Distance to CBD
23.26 medium impact
SEIFA Advantage/Disadvantage
9 medium impact
Owner Occupier Rate
76.4 medium impact
Gross Rental Yield (%)
2.35 high impact
Net Rental Yield (%)
0.85 high impact

Macro Environment

Macro Indicators

Cash Rate

4.35%

0.25%

Cash rate as at 2026-05-06 · Credit data 2026-04

Suburb Supply & Demand

Suburb Supply Pipeline — New Dwelling Approvals

3,150

2020

2,410

2021

2,761

2022

2,325

2023

3,215

2025

New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply

Socio-Economic Profile

Source: ABS Census 2021

SEIFA Index · Postcode 2153

Most disadvantagedLeast disadvantaged

Decile 10 of 10 — Low disadvantage

Population

62,610

Education (IEO)

9/10

Econ. Resources (IER)

10/10

10-Year Investment Projection

Modelled on Baulkham Hills NSW data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.

Pre-filled: $850/wk median rent for Baulkham Hills. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.

Schools

In your catchment

Baulkham Hls NPS
PrimaryGovernment
8.6/10
Muirfield HS
SecondaryGovernment
7.6/10

These are the government-school zones containing this suburb centroid. Specific addresses within the suburb may fall in different catchments — confirm with the school directly.

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Data sourced from ABS, state government property sales, and Airbnb market analytics. For informational purposes only — not financial advice.