Bathurst vs West Bathurst
The verdict
West Bathurst is more affordable, with a median house price of $575K versus $671K in Bathurst. Bathurst rates higher for transport (83 vs 46). Bathurst is closer to the coast (145.9 km vs 147.3 km).
Scores
| Bathurst | West Bathurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 61 |
| Transport | 83 | 46 |
| Education | 55 | 45 |
| Liveability | 94 | 91 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bathurst | West Bathurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,001 | 3,634 |
| Median age | 41 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,209 | $1,299 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.3% | 27.6% |
| Born in Australia | 77.5% | 83.9% |
| Avg household size | 1.9 | 2.3 |
Growth: Bathurst Stable · West Bathurst Moderate Growth
Property
| Bathurst | West Bathurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $671K | $575K |
| Median unit price | $462K | $510K |
| House price YoY | 10.8% | -0.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $560 | $560 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 31 | 28 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bathurst | West Bathurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 21 | 24 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 457 | 413 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 343 | 275 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,000 | 1,128 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 27,282 | 12,383 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bathurst | West Bathurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,000 | 928 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bathurst · West Bathurst
Transport
| Bathurst | West Bathurst | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2.6 km |
Liveability
| Bathurst | West 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 | 6 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 41 | 0 |
| Parks | 16 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 8 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 8 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 145.9 km | 147.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 159.1 km | 160.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.5 km | 880 m |
Population & growth
| Bathurst | West Bathurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,001 | 3,634 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,792 | 3,792 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,593 | 4,246 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.75% | 1.07% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bathurst or West Bathurst?
West Bathurst has the higher residential safety score (Bathurst 21/100 vs West Bathurst 24/100).
Which is more affordable, Bathurst or West Bathurst?
West Bathurst is more affordable, with a median house price of $575K versus $671K.
Which has better schools, Bathurst or West Bathurst?
Bathurst has a higher average school ICSEA (Bathurst 1000 vs West Bathurst 928; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bathurst or West Bathurst?
Bathurst has the higher transport score (Bathurst 83/100 vs West Bathurst 46/100).
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