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Baulkham Hills is a suburb in the north-west of Sydney, located 31 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district in the local government area of The Hills Shire. Baulkham Hills is in the Hills District of the Greater Western Sydney region.

History

The name Baulkham Hills was given to the area by Andrew McDougall, a settler from Buckholm Hills, Scotland.

Transport Links

The fastest route to the Sydney CBD is via the M2 Hills Motorway, with access gained via Windsor Road. The area is also well served  by buses.

Shopping and Recreation

Baulkham Hills is home to the Stockland Shopping Centre, offering a large selection of shops, as well as the smaller Norwest Marketown. The Bidjigal Reserve is a large expanse of bush and parkland where many native creatures can be found, and is named after the clan of indigenous people who once inhabited the area.

Schools

There are a large number of schools in Baulkham Hills including Baulkham Hills North Public School, Model Farms High School, St Michael’s Catholic School and Jasper Road Public School to name but a few