Hills District
Baulkham Hills
A large, established Hills District residential suburb dominated by Baulkham Hills High School — one of NSW's top fully selective public schools. Mix of post-war brick homes, 1980s-90s estates and contemporary builds on quarter-acre blocks. Suits families targeting selective public school entry and professionals working in Norwest or the CBD.
- To CBD
- ~50 min
- Schools profiled
- 6
- Pros / Cons
- 4 / 4
Connectivity
Getting around
- Railway
- Sydney Trains
No train; closest Metro stations are Norwest and Bella Vista
Sydney MetroIndirect — Sydney Metro NW via Norwest or Bella Vista (10 min by bus)
- Buses
Routes 612X, 614X, 615X to CBD; 620X to Macquarie Park
- By car
M2 Motorway entry at Windsor Road; M7 Motorway via Norwest
Local life
What's in Baulkham Hills
The shops, parks, pubs and landmarks that locals actually use.
parkTorry Burn Reserve
A popular park in Baulkham Hills (4.2★ · 151 reviews). 25 Jasper Road, Baulkham Hills
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parkHarry Carr Reserve
A popular park in Baulkham Hills (4.3★ · 58 reviews). 70Z Coronation Road, Baulkham Hills
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cafeCaffe Cherry Beans
A popular cafe in Baulkham Hills (3.6★ · 81 reviews). Stockland Mall Kiosk 2&3, 375-383 Windsor Road, Baulkham Hills
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cafeArise
A popular cafe in Baulkham Hills (4.6★ · 172 reviews). 5/368 Glanmire Road, Baulkham Hills
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restaurantToros Kebab Baulkham Hills
A popular restaurant in Baulkham Hills (4.1★ · 237 reviews). 375-383 Windsor Road, Baulkham Hills
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restaurantCrestwood Take-Away Food Bar
A popular restaurant in Baulkham Hills (3.7★ · 80 reviews). Crestwood Takeaway, Shop 5/1A Glanmire Road, Baulkham Hills
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restaurantSurbhi Indian Grocer Bulkham Hills & Surbhi Indian take away
A popular restaurant in Baulkham Hills (3.8★ · 91 reviews). Shop 78, Stockland shopping center, 375/383 Windsor Road, Baulkham Hills
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shopGrove Square - The Hills
A popular shop in Baulkham Hills (4.2★ · 2738 reviews). 375-383 Windsor Road, Baulkham Hills
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shopThe Sweet Selections
A popular shop in Baulkham Hills. Grove Square-The Hills, 375-383 Windsor Road, Baulkham Hills
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Education
Schools & tertiary
Primary: Crestwood, Baulkham Hills North, or Excelsior Public. Secondary: Crestwood High (comprehensive); selective option is Baulkham Hills High.
Primary
- Crestwood Public SchoolPublic
Strong local primary
- Baulkham Hills North Public SchoolPublic
Local catchment primary with opportunity class
- Excelsior Public SchoolPublic
Adjacent catchment with strong reputation
Secondary
- Baulkham Hills High SchoolSelective
Fully selective co-ed; ranked 6-7 in NSW for HSC results
- Crestwood High SchoolPublic
Comprehensive co-ed catchment secondary
- Oakhill CollegeCatholic
De La Salle Catholic boys' secondary in adjoining Castle Hill
Real estate
Medians (2026)
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The honest read
Pros & cons
What works
- Baulkham Hills High — one of NSW's top selective schools
- Quarter-acre family blocks with established gardens
- M2 motorway access to North Shore and CBD
- Norwest and Castle Hill amenity within 5 min drive
Watch outs
- No train station
- Long CBD commute via M2 buses or driving to Metro
- Windsor Road traffic during peak hours
- Limited late-night dining or village strip
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