Lake Bathurst vs Tarago
The verdict
Tarago is more affordable, with a median house price of $719K versus $800K in Lake Bathurst. Tarago rates higher for transport (81 vs 0). Lake Bathurst is closer to the coast (78.8 km vs 85.5 km).
Scores
Lake BathurstTarago
| Lake Bathurst | Tarago | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 21 | 51 |
| Transport | 0 | 81 |
| Education | 43 | 46 |
| Liveability | 22 | 24 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lake Bathurst | Tarago | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 218 | 510 |
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,696 | $2,027 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.1% | 35.2% |
| Born in Australia | 76.2% | 81.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.6 |
Growth: Lake Bathurst Moderate Growth · Tarago Moderate Growth
Property
| Lake Bathurst | Tarago | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $800K | $719K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $500 | $500 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 41 |
Median price history
Safety
| Lake Bathurst | Tarago | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 459 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 196 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,294 | 1,569 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lake Bathurst | Tarago | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 953 |
See the full school list on each profile: Lake Bathurst · Tarago
Transport
| Lake Bathurst | Tarago | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 81 |
| 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) | 6.3 km | 9.4 km |
Liveability
| Lake Bathurst | Tarago | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 11.5°C | 11.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 650 | 650 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 0 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 78.8 km | 85.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 189.3 km | 204.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 30.3 km | 39.9 km |
Population & growth
| Lake Bathurst | Tarago | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 218 | 510 |
| Estimated 2025 | 228 | 561 |
| Projected 2041 | 247 | 632 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.13% | 2.41% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Lake Bathurst or Tarago?
Tarago is more affordable, with a median house price of $719K versus $800K.
Which has better public transport, Lake Bathurst or Tarago?
Tarago has the higher transport score (Lake Bathurst 0/100 vs Tarago 81/100).
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