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South Bathurst

NSW 2795 · Bathurst Regional

1,583 (2021) → 1,536 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Bathurst Regional local government area (est. 44,656 residents)

54
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

1,583
Population
$601K
Median house (2026)
38
Safety score
46
Transport score

South Bathurst is a stable suburb in Bathurst Regional, NSW 2795, about 159km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $601K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 46/100, and is about 146km inland. South Bathurst has an overall score of 54/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 38/100.

158.5 km
To Sydney CBD
146.0 km
To coast
$570/wk
Median rent (house)
2.2 km
To nearest station
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Demographics

1,583
Population
38
Median age
2.2
Avg household

Age distribution

Bathurst Regional LGA population (est. 2025)44,656
Median household income (weekly)$1,222
vs NSW median-33.9%
Median taxable income (individual)$59,576/yr
vs national median ($59,576)≈ 0%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 2795 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher30.0%
Born in Australia86.4%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse599 / 12 / 62

Top countries of birth: New Zealand (1.77%), England (1.64%), Philippines (1.26%), India (0.69%), Scotland (0.44%)

Top languages: Tamil (0.57%), Australian Indigenous Languages (0.51%), Tagalog (0.51%), French (0.25%), Mandarin (0.19%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$601K+5.5%
Median house (2026)
$474K
Median unit (2026)Low volume: 5 sales in 12 months

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$570 / $440 wk
Rental yield (house)4.9%
Days on market (house)50 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

38
Residential

Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.

Commercial & services hub. This suburb is a major employment and services centre, drawing a significant daily influx of workers and visitors from surrounding areas. Crime figures are recorded by incident location and include offences involving commuters and visitors, not just residents, so the per-resident crime rates below may overstate the risk for people who live here.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

4
Break & enter dwelling253/100k
4
Steal from dwelling253/100k
1
Motor vehicle theft63/100k
19
Domestic assault1,200/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
8
Non-domestic assault505/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 113 (all categories, latest year)7,138 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

Totals include incidents involving commuters and visitors, not just residents.

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026

Schools

58

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

20
Within 10km1 in suburb
0
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 984 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Philomena's Catholic Primary School BathurstPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1028

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Skillset Senior CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 904
  • Bathurst South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 936
  • St Stanislaus' College, Sunnyside FarmSecondary · Independent · 1.5km
  • MacKillop College BathurstSecondary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1027
  • St Stanislaus' CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1038
  • Carenne SchoolCombined · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 908
  • Bathurst Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 983
  • Cathedral Catholic Primary School BathurstPrimary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1036
  • Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High CampusSecondary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 963
  • The Assumption Catholic Primary School BathurstPrimary · Catholic · 3.6kmICSEA 1031
  • Bathurst West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 927
  • Kelso Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 859

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

46
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationBathurst (2.2 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate4.7% · vs NSW avg 4.1% ↑

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
18.9%
Retail Trade
11.7%
Education & Training
11.7%
Accommodation & Food Services
9.5%
Public Administration & Safety
7.3%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

28.0°C
Summer max
11.5°C
Winter max
620mm
Rainfall/yr
7.2h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

20 in suburbSupermarkets
30 in suburbCafes/Rest.
65 in suburbParks
5Playgrounds
6Pools
50 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
70 in suburbGPs
20 in suburbPharmacies
42 in suburbChildcare
10 in suburbLibraries
661 in suburbSports fields
0Vets

In this suburb

6Public toilets
Air qualityGood air quality (77/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalBathurst Hospital (4.2 km)
Nearest vet3.3 km
Nearest airportWestern Sydney (117.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

85

Fitness paradise

Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.

5
Gyms
3
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
66
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

46

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

6
Parks
2
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

89

Cultural hotspot

Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.

0
Theatres
1
Cinemas
4
Museums
2
Galleries
1
Libraries
3
Arts centres
8
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

48

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
0
Clubs RSL/Leagues
1
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.63

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024

Childcare

89

Outstanding childcare access

Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.

2
Long Day Care
1
OSHC
Total services3
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 3 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.90

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Aged Care

2
Services
1
Aged care homes
130
Residential places
1
Home care providers
Average Star Rating3 of 5 (1 rated home)

Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.

Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings

Places of Worship

6
Christian1 in suburb
Total within 3km6
In this suburb1

Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate-0.75%
Projected population 20411,717
Projected households 2041687

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Bathurst Regional

Mount PanoramaData not available35transportMitchellData not available46transportBathurst$635K83transportOrton ParkData not available35transportGormans Hill$500K0transportRobin Hill$1.35M35transport

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Frequently asked questions about South Bathurst

Is South Bathurst safe?

South Bathurst has a residential safety score of 38/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 7,138 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in South Bathurst?

In South Bathurst, the median house price is $601K and the median unit price is $474K. Median weekly house rent is $570.

How far is South Bathurst from Sydney CBD?

South Bathurst is about 158.5 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in South Bathurst?

South Bathurst has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1028 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in South Bathurst?

South Bathurst has a transport score of 46/100.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.