Overall score
Baulkham Hills
69.5/100
Castle Hill
77.3/100
Baulkham Hills vs Castle Hill, NSW suburb comparison
Castle Hill for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Baulkham HillsCastle Hill
Crime rate
Baulkham Hills
22.1 / 1k
Castle Hill
32.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Baulkham Hills
285
Castle Hill
530
Population
Baulkham Hills
37,415
Castle Hill
40,874
Metric leadBaulkham Hills 4Castle Hill 61 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesCastle Hill
- Best for familiesCastle Hill
- Best for best schoolsCastle Hill
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Baulkham Hills | Castle Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 69.5/100 | 77.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.3/100 | 37.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.1 / 1k | 32.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 8 |
| Parks & reserves | 24 | 28 |
| Public transport stops | 460 | 497 |
| Walkability | 84.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 285 | 530 |
| Planning activity | 64 | 120 |
| Population | 37,415 | 40,874 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Baulkham Hills reads as a hillside larger suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace; Castle Hill is an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Baulkham Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Castle Hill keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Baulkham Hills pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Castle Hill is the better pick for parks and reserves and public transport access.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Castle Hill, while Baulkham Hills remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.