Baulkham Hills vs Norwest, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Baulkham Hills | Norwest |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 69.6/100 | 58.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.3/100 | 16.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.8 / 1k | 22.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 24 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 460 | 84 |
| Walkability | 84.0/100 | 83.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 285 | 395 |
| Planning activity | 50 | 20 |
| Population | 37,415 | 4,688 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesBaulkham Hills
- Best for investmentBaulkham Hills
- Best for best valueBaulkham Hills
- Best for best schoolsBaulkham Hills
Comparison summary
Baulkham Hills and Norwest offer different strengths across official suburb data. Baulkham Hills leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Baulkham Hills; Housing (desirability) favours Baulkham Hills; Parks & reserves favours Baulkham Hills. Quick verdicts: Families → Baulkham Hills, Investment → Baulkham Hills, Best value → Baulkham Hills, Best schools → Baulkham Hills.