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Orton Park vs South Bathurst

The verdict

South Bathurst is more affordable, with a median house price of $584K versus $982K in Orton Park. South Bathurst rates higher for liveability (68 vs 22).

Scores

Orton ParkSouth Bathurst
Orton ParkSouth Bathurst
Overall2754
Transport3546
Education2347
Liveability2268

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Orton ParkSouth Bathurst
Population381,583
Median age4238
Median household income (wk)$2,583$1,222
Bachelor degree or higher0.0%30.0%
Born in Australia76.3%86.4%
Avg household size3.42.2

Growth: Orton Park Stable · South Bathurst Stable

Property

Orton ParkSouth Bathurst
Median house price$982K$584K
Median unit priceData not available$459K
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$560$560
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not available26

Median price history

Safety

Orton ParkSouth Bathurst
Residential safety score38
Break & enter dwelling /100k0253
Motor vehicle theft /100k063
Domestic assault /100k2,6321,200
Total incidents /100k (all)2,6328,528

Total incidents over time

Schools

Orton ParkSouth Bathurst
Total schools01
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available1,023

See the full school list on each profile: Orton Park · South Bathurst

Transport

Orton ParkSouth Bathurst
Transport score3546
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)4.9 km2.2 km

Liveability

Orton ParkSouth Bathurst
Summer max temp28.0°C28.0°C
Winter max temp11.5°C11.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)620620
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks05
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)146.0 km146.0 km
Distance to CBD (km)157.8 km158.5 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)7.0 km4.2 km

Population & growth

Orton ParkSouth Bathurst
Population (2021)381,583
Estimated 2025391,536
Projected 2041411,717
Annual growth rate0.65%-0.75%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Orton Park or South Bathurst?

South Bathurst is more affordable, with a median house price of $584K 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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Data sources

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