West Bathurst
NSW 2795 · Bathurst Regional
3,634 (2021) → 3,792 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Bathurst Regional local government area (est. 44,656 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
West Bathurst is a moderate growth suburb in Bathurst Regional, NSW 2795, about 161km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $582K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 46/100, and is about 147km inland. West Bathurst has an overall score of 61/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 24/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2795 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (1.57%), New Zealand (0.96%), Philippines (0.77%), India (0.47%), Germany (0.44%)
Top languages: Vietnamese (0.47%), Australian Indigenous Languages (0.3%), Afrikaans (0.28%), French (0.28%), Filipino (0.28%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, 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
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 984 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Bathurst West Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 927
Nearby (within 10km)
- The Assumption Catholic Primary School BathurstPrimary · Catholic · 0.5kmICSEA 1031
- Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High CampusSecondary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 963
- Scots All Saints College, Campus WestCombined · Independent · 1.2km
- Bathurst Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 983
- Cathedral Catholic Primary School BathurstPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1036
- Carenne SchoolCombined · Government · 2kmICSEA 908
- St Stanislaus' CollegeSecondary · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 1038
- St Stanislaus' College, Sunnyside FarmSecondary · Independent · 2.5km
- Bathurst South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 936
- Skillset Senior CollegeSecondary · Independent · 3.2kmICSEA 904
- St Philomena's Catholic Primary School BathurstPrimary · Catholic · 3.3kmICSEA 1028
- MacKillop College BathurstSecondary · Catholic · 3.5kmICSEA 1027
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Places of Worship
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about West Bathurst
Is West Bathurst safe?
West Bathurst has a residential safety score of 24/100, 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 9,989 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in West Bathurst?
In West Bathurst, the median house price is $582K and the median unit price is $517K. Median weekly house rent is $570.
How far is West Bathurst from Sydney CBD?
West Bathurst is about 160.7 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in West Bathurst?
West Bathurst has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 927 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in West Bathurst?
West Bathurst has a transport score of 46/100.