Orton Park vs South Bathurst
The verdict
South Bathurst is more affordable, with a median house price of $601K versus $982K in Orton Park. South Bathurst rates higher for liveability (68 vs 22).
Scores
Orton ParkSouth Bathurst
| Orton Park | South Bathurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 27 | 54 |
| Transport | 35 | 46 |
| Education | 23 | 47 |
| Liveability | 22 | 68 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Orton Park | South Bathurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 38 | 1,583 |
| Median age | 42 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,583 | $1,222 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 0.0% | 30.0% |
| Born in Australia | 76.3% | 86.4% |
| Avg household size | 3.4 | 2.2 |
Growth: Orton Park Stable · South Bathurst Stable
Property
| Orton Park | South Bathurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $982K | $601K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $474K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 5.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $570 | $570 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.7% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 50 |
Median price history
Safety
| Orton Park | South Bathurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 38 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 253 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 63 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 2,632 | 1,200 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,632 | 7,138 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Orton Park | South Bathurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,028 |
See the full school list on each profile: Orton Park · South Bathurst
Transport
| Orton Park | South 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) | 4.9 km | 2.2 km |
Liveability
| Orton Park | 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 | 0 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 146.0 km | 146.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 157.8 km | 158.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.0 km | 4.2 km |
Population & growth
| Orton Park | South Bathurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 38 | 1,583 |
| Estimated 2025 | 39 | 1,536 |
| Projected 2041 | 41 | 1,717 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.65% | -0.75% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Orton Park or South Bathurst?
South Bathurst is more affordable, with a median house price of $601K versus $982K.
Which has better public transport, Orton Park or South Bathurst?
South Bathurst has the higher transport score (Orton Park 35/100 vs South Bathurst 46/100).
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