Bathurst vs Mitchell
The verdict
Mitchell is more affordable, with a median house price of $512K versus $671K in Bathurst. Bathurst rates higher for transport (83 vs 46). Bathurst is closer to the coast (145.9 km vs 147.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Mitchell rates higher (76 vs 21/100 in Bathurst).
Scores
| Bathurst | Mitchell | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 54 |
| Transport | 83 | 46 |
| Education | 55 | 26 |
| Liveability | 94 | 87 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bathurst | Mitchell | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,001 | 1,179 |
| Median age | 41 | 30 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,209 | $779 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.3% | 4.6% |
| Born in Australia | 77.5% | 80.9% |
| Avg household size | 1.9 | 1.7 |
Growth: Bathurst Stable · Mitchell Stable
Property
| Bathurst | Mitchell | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $671K | $512K |
| Median unit price | $465K | $355K |
| House price YoY | -5.2% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $570 | $570 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.7% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 45 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Bathurst | Mitchell | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 21 | 76 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 457 | 254 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 343 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,000 | 339 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 19,812 | 4,071 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bathurst | Mitchell | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 2 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 998 | 906 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bathurst · Mitchell
Transport
| Bathurst | Mitchell | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 83 | 46 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| 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) | 860 m | 2.5 km |
Liveability
| Bathurst | Mitchell | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 11.5°C | 11.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 620 | 620 |
| Supermarkets | 6 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 41 | 0 |
| Parks | 16 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 8 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 8 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 145.9 km | 147.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 159.1 km | 160.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.5 km | 2.8 km |
Population & growth
| Bathurst | Mitchell | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,001 | 1,179 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,792 | 1,144 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,593 | 1,279 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.75% | -0.75% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bathurst or Mitchell?
Mitchell has the higher residential safety score (Bathurst 21/100 vs Mitchell 76/100).
Which is more affordable, Bathurst or Mitchell?
Mitchell is more affordable, with a median house price of $512K versus $671K.
Which has better schools, Bathurst or Mitchell?
Bathurst has a higher average school ICSEA (Bathurst 998 vs Mitchell 906; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bathurst or Mitchell?
Bathurst has the higher transport score (Bathurst 83/100 vs Mitchell 46/100).
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