Average rent in Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista, NSW — 2026

Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista sits in the The Hills Shire local government area, 27km from the Sydney CBD, with a population of around 21,683 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $610/week — above the New South Wales state median of $424/week. 18% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
21,683

ABS 2021

Median age
40
Distance to Sydney
27 km
Households renting
18%
Separate houses
81%
Flats / apartments
10%
Born overseas
43%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
The Hills Shire

Renting in Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista

Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista commands one of the higher rent points in New South Wales, with the typical renter paying $610/week — about 44% above the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (81% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (81%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 21,683, the median age is 40, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista is 27km from Sydney. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista, NSW was $610. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista rent compare to New South Wales?+
At the 2021 Census, New South Wales's state median rent was $424 a week. Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista sat at $610 — 44% above the state average. The suburb is 27km from Sydney, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (81% separate houses, 10% flats here).
Which suburbs near Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista's $610/week (ABS 2021) include Mosman - North, Zetland, Mascot. Sydney (South) - Haymarket, Banksmeadow, Byron Bay sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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