Abercrombie vs Bathurst
The verdict
Bathurst is more affordable, with a median house price of $671K versus $800K in Abercrombie. Bathurst rates higher for transport (83 vs 35). Bathurst is closer to the coast (145.9 km vs 148.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Abercrombie rates higher (80 vs 21/100 in Bathurst).
Scores
| Abercrombie | Bathurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 78 |
| Transport | 35 | 83 |
| Education | 53 | 55 |
| Liveability | 60 | 94 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Abercrombie | Bathurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,127 | 7,001 |
| Median age | 39 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,202 | $1,209 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.2% | 40.3% |
| Born in Australia | 89.6% | 77.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 1.9 |
Growth: Abercrombie Moderate Growth · Bathurst Stable
Property
| Abercrombie | Bathurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $800K | $671K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $462K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 10.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $560 | $560 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 24 | 31 |
Median price history
Safety
| Abercrombie | Bathurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 80 | 21 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 89 | 457 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 343 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 532 | 1,000 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,880 | 27,282 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Abercrombie | Bathurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 7 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,000 |
See the full school list on each profile: Abercrombie · Bathurst
Transport
| Abercrombie | Bathurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 83 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.7 km | 860 m |
Liveability
| Abercrombie | Bathurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 11.5°C | 11.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 620 | 620 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 6 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 41 |
| Parks | 5 | 16 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 8 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 8 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 148.1 km | 145.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 162.0 km | 159.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.3 km | 1.5 km |
Population & growth
| Abercrombie | Bathurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,127 | 7,001 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,176 | 6,792 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,317 | 7,593 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.07% | -0.75% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Abercrombie or Bathurst?
Abercrombie has the higher residential safety score (Abercrombie 80/100 vs Bathurst 21/100).
Which is more affordable, Abercrombie or Bathurst?
Bathurst is more affordable, with a median house price of $671K versus $800K.
Which has better public transport, Abercrombie or Bathurst?
Bathurst has the higher transport score (Abercrombie 35/100 vs Bathurst 83/100).
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