Llanarth vs West Bathurst
The verdict
West Bathurst is more affordable, with a median house price of $575K versus $850K in Llanarth. Llanarth rates higher for education (56 vs 45). West Bathurst rates higher for liveability (91 vs 63). West Bathurst is closer to the coast (147.3 km vs 148.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Llanarth rates higher (81 vs 24/100 in West Bathurst).
Scores
| Llanarth | West Bathurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 61 |
| Transport | 35 | 46 |
| Education | 56 | 45 |
| Liveability | 63 | 91 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Llanarth | West Bathurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,302 | 3,634 |
| Median age | 38 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,348 | $1,299 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.5% | 27.6% |
| Born in Australia | 85.6% | 83.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.3 |
Growth: Llanarth Moderate Growth · West Bathurst Moderate Growth
Property
| Llanarth | West Bathurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $850K | $575K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $510K |
| House price YoY | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $560 | $560 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 28 | 28 |
Median price history
Safety
| Llanarth | West Bathurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 81 | 24 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 217 | 413 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 43 | 275 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 261 | 1,128 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,259 | 12,383 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Llanarth | West Bathurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 928 |
See the full school list on each profile: Llanarth · West Bathurst
Transport
| Llanarth | West Bathurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 46 |
| Train stations | 0 | 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) | 4.3 km | 2.6 km |
Liveability
| Llanarth | 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 148.5 km | 147.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 162.2 km | 160.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.2 km | 880 m |
Population & growth
| Llanarth | West Bathurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,302 | 3,634 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,402 | 3,792 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,690 | 4,246 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.07% | 1.07% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Llanarth or West Bathurst?
Llanarth has the higher residential safety score (Llanarth 81/100 vs West Bathurst 24/100).
Which is more affordable, Llanarth or West Bathurst?
West Bathurst is more affordable, with a median house price of $575K versus $850K.
Which has better public transport, Llanarth or West Bathurst?
West Bathurst has the higher transport score (Llanarth 35/100 vs West Bathurst 46/100).
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