Overall score
Baulkham Hills
69.5/100
Werribee
69.9/100
Baulkham Hills vs Werribee suburb comparison (NSW vs VIC)
Baulkham Hills for retirees and families; Werribee for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Baulkham HillsWerribee
Crime rate
Baulkham Hills
22.1 / 1k
Werribee
83.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Baulkham Hills
285
Werribee
252
Population
Baulkham Hills
37,415
Werribee
50,027
Metric leadBaulkham Hills 7Werribee 4across 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 retireesBaulkham Hills
- Best for familiesBaulkham Hills
- Best for investmentWerribee
- Best for best valueWerribee
- Best for best schoolsWerribee
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 | Werribee |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 69.5/100 | 69.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.3/100 | 63.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.1 / 1k | 83.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 9 |
| Parks & reserves | 24 | 63 |
| Public transport stops | 460 | 269 |
| Walkability | 84.0/100 | 77.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 285 | 252 |
| Planning activity | 66 | 243 |
| Population | 37,415 | 50,027 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
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 and schools and education options, whereas Werribee is the better pick for housing affordability and parks and reserves. 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 and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Werribee.