Overall score
Baulkham Hills
66.9/100
Werribee
41.7/100
Baulkham Hills for retirees and families; Werribee for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Baulkham Hills
66.9/100
Werribee
41.7/100
Crime rate
Baulkham Hills
22.1 / 1k
Werribee
83.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Baulkham Hills
339
Werribee
265
Population
Baulkham Hills
37,415
Werribee
50,027
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Baulkham Hills | Werribee |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66.9/100 | 41.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.3/100 | 42.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.1 / 1k | 83.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 24 | 63 |
| Public transport stops | 460 | 269 |
| Walkability | 84.0/100 | 77.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 339 | 265 |
| Planning activity | 78 | 243 |
| Green cover | 14.1% | 9.2% |
| Population | 37,415 | 50,027 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 3/10 |
Baulkham Hills (NSW) is a hillside larger suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, while Werribee (VIC) is a well-serviced metro larger suburb with plenty happening nearby. Baulkham Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Werribee keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Baulkham Hills pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and public transport access, whereas Werribee is the better pick for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and overall desirability. On housing, Baulkham Hills sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Werribee.
Retirees and families may find Baulkham Hills the better fit, while investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Werribee.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.