Mitchell vs South Bathurst
The verdict
South Bathurst is more affordable, with a median house price of $584K versus $630K in Mitchell. Mitchell rates higher for liveability (87 vs 68). South Bathurst rates higher for education (47 vs 26). South Bathurst is closer to the coast (146.0 km vs 147.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Mitchell rates higher (76 vs 38/100 in South Bathurst).
Scores
| Mitchell | South Bathurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 54 |
| Transport | 46 | 46 |
| Education | 26 | 47 |
| Liveability | 87 | 68 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mitchell | South Bathurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,179 | 1,583 |
| Median age | 30 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $779 | $1,222 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 4.6% | 30.0% |
| Born in Australia | 80.9% | 86.4% |
| Avg household size | 1.7 | 2.2 |
Growth: Mitchell Stable · South Bathurst Stable
Property
| Mitchell | South Bathurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $630K | $584K |
| Median unit price | $355K | $459K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $560 | $560 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 26 |
Median price history
Safety
| Mitchell | South Bathurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 76 | 38 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 254 | 253 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 63 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 339 | 1,200 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,259 | 8,528 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mitchell | South Bathurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 907 | 1,023 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mitchell · South Bathurst
Transport
| Mitchell | South Bathurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 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) | 2.5 km | 2.2 km |
Liveability
| Mitchell | South 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 | 1 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 147.7 km | 146.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 160.6 km | 158.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.8 km | 4.2 km |
Population & growth
| Mitchell | South Bathurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,179 | 1,583 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,144 | 1,536 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,279 | 1,717 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.75% | -0.75% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mitchell or South Bathurst?
Mitchell has the higher residential safety score (Mitchell 76/100 vs South Bathurst 38/100).
Which is more affordable, Mitchell or South Bathurst?
South Bathurst is more affordable, with a median house price of $584K versus $630K.
Which has better schools, Mitchell or South Bathurst?
South Bathurst has a higher average school ICSEA (Mitchell 907 vs South Bathurst 1023; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mitchell or South Bathurst?
Mitchell and South Bathurst have similar transport scores.
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