West Bathurst NSW 2795
West Bathurst sits 211 km from Sydney CBD in New South Wales, around 3 hours by car. Census data records 3,634 residents with a median age of 36 and a median household income of $67,548 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the bottom 20% nationally. The suburb fell 1.0% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $310 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,443. West Bathurst is characterised by high crime risk and no recorded bushfire exposure. All 1 school within the suburb boundary rank above the state average, and walkability is high.
Is West Bathurst a good suburb?
West Bathurst scores a C (41/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — strong on transit and prices, weaker on safety and community.
Mixed results
1 school · 1 above peer schools
Very walkable
Walkability 72/100 · 210.8 km · 180 min drive to Sydney
More affordable than most
Median $629K · More affordable than 75% of NSW
High crime risk
Fire 0/100 · Crime 82/100
Highly disadvantaged
SEIFA decile 2/10 · median age 36 · 3,634 residents
Liveability Rating
41 / 100 · Ranked #988 in NSWEach bar is West Bathurst's rank among NSW suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better). Scored on 4 of 5 factors: no school data, so the other factors carry its weight.
No flood data is published for New South Wales — a blank here means we hold no data, not that there is no risk.
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Our score
41 / 100
From schools, safety and socio-economic data — not opinion.
Residents say
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Median House Price
Public listings dataWest Bathurst's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $629,000, about 8% above where it sat a year earlier.
$629,000
22% below its 7 neighbours (median $810,000)
Based on 88 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 28 days — median across 39 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 2 bed 7 sales $580K
- 3 bed 55 sales $620K
- 4 bed 15 sales $700K
- 5 bed 6 sales $845K
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in West Bathurst are currently listed at around $685,000 on average. Based on 36 houses listed in the past six months.
$685K
36 houses listed in the last 6 months.
36 of the suburb's 1,468 dwellings (2.5%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Rental Market
Advertised rents · last 6 monthsHouses in West Bathurst rent for around $600 a week on average, based on 19 houses listed for rent in the past six months.
$600/wk
In line with its 4 neighbours (median $600/wk)
19 houses advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
19 rentals advertised against an estimated 574 rented homes (3.3%) in the last 6 months.
Rent agreed on new leases
Jul–Sep 2026- 3-bed houses
- $562/wk
- 122 bonds
- +44% since 2021
- 2-bed units
- $460/wk
- 27 bonds
- +49% since 2021
Median weekly rent on bonds lodged for new tenancies across postcode 2795 (NSW publishes bonds by postcode, which can cover several suburbs). Change since 2021 compares the median of the first four quarters with the last four. Asking rents above come from advertised listings.
Rental affordability
June quarter 2025110 Moderately unaffordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 27% of its income on the median rent in postcode 2795.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Gross rental yield
Indicative$600/week ($31,000 a year) on a $685,000 median
Gross yield — before strata, rates, management, insurance and vacancy. Calculated from median advertised rents and median asking prices over the last 6 months. How we calculate.
Is West Bathurst safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in West Bathurst sits in the high band, with 349 incidents recorded in 2025 — down about 7% on the prior year.
349 offences
6.7% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–20259 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital, 1 of them fatal
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the suburb carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Council Flood Studies
Bathurst Regional Council has published 8 flood studies on the NSW Flood Data Portal. The mapped flood areas are in those studies; SuburbScan does not hold them.
Schools
One school serve West Bathurst, and the cohort skews above peer-suburb performance. Bathurst West Public School leads the pack.
- • 515 students in one school (avg 515)
Primary
Walkability
West Bathurst is very walkable on foot — at 72/100, most daily errands can be done on foot.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside West Bathurst.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 57.0 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 32.6 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 21.4 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 1 min
- Span of service
- 13.0 hours
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in West Bathurst.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 44%
- Premises covered
- 1,753
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Bathurst: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this suburb alone — this suburb's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
The ABS scores 10 small areas inside this suburb and averages them into the single decile above. They fall into 5 different deciles — a wide range, so parts of this suburb rank well above the average and parts well below it.
West Bathurst is home to about 3,600 residents, with a median age of 36, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $68,000 a year, with unemployment at 6.5%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
3,634
Median Age
36
Median Household Income
$67,548/yr
Census Median Rent
$310/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,443/mo
Avg Household Size
2.3
Median Personal Income
$37,908/yr
Unemployment Rate
6.5%
Unoccupied Dwellings
10.0%
Total Dwellings
1,468
Owner-Occupier Rate
60.9%
Houses
94.3%
Rental Stress
23.9%
Mortgage Stress
25.6%
Work From Home
10.3%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
117 rented from a state or territory housing authority and 5 from a community housing provider, as a share of the 559 rented dwellings above — not of all dwellings.
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 83.9%
- English Spoken at Home
- 87.5%
- Employment Rate
- 54.7%
- Completed Year 12
- 36.0%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
60 residents (1.7%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
6.1% of residents (208) lived in a capital city five years earlier, most of them in Sydney (185).
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 3,395 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
1% of employed residents work in a capital's city centre (13 of 1,601).
City centre: the ABS area around each capital's CBD, such as Sydney Inner City or Perth City (which takes in Subiaco and Leederville). 2021 Census place of work.
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,301 a year through Bathurst based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Residential 62%
- Infrastructure and transport 15%
- Parks and recreation 11%
- Rural and farming 9%
- Environmental 3%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the suburb around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Bathurst
In the year to August 2026, 177 new dwellings were approved across Bathurst. That mix is 146 houses and 31 units. Approvals are down 22.9% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Land Council
Aboriginal land in this area is administered by the Bathurst Local Aboriginal Land Council.
Local Aboriginal Land Councils are statutory bodies under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983, responsible for land claims and land management for their members. Their boundaries are administrative and are not a statement of whose Country this is. NSW does not publish a register of Aboriginal parties by area — they are registered for each project.
Air Quality
MODERATEPM2.5 averaged 5.3 µg/m³ in 2025 — below Australia's NEPM annual standard (8 µg/m³), slightly above the stricter WHO guideline (5 µg/m³). 1 day exceeded the daily threshold of 25 µg/m³.
Days over the limit in 2025: ozone 0.
From the Bathurst monitoring station, 1.3 km away.
Climate & Setting
from Bathurst Ag Station Comparison, 2.4 kmModerate rainfall — warm summers, frosty winters.
- Elevation
- 709 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Annual rainfall
- 666 mm
- 75 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 28.4°C
- 9 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 1.1°C
- 57 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the suburb centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
4 facilities within 5 km- 1.3 kmSewerage and Drainage ServicesTop reported: Total Nitrogen · Ammonia (total) · Total Phosphorus
- 1.6 kmOther Food Product Manufacturing n.e.c.Top reported: Carbon monoxide · Oxides of Nitrogen · Particulate Matter ≤10.0 µm (PM10)
- 4.6 kmOther Food Product Manufacturing n.e.c.Top reported: Particulate Matter ≤10.0 µm (PM10) · Oxides of Nitrogen · Carbon monoxide
- 4.8 kmOther Petroleum and Coal Product ManufacturingTop reported: Manganese & compounds · Fluoride compounds · Chromium (III) compounds
EV adoption
In postcode 2795, 162 of 38,049 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 2.6% (982 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 3.0%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 2795, 8,432 rooftop-solar systems totalling 62.9 MW have been installed since 2001, against 18,027 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 533 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $600,000.
Off-the-plan or contracted-build value cap is $750,000 (vs $600,000 for completed new homes). Stamp duty concessions are a separate scheme (First Home Buyers Assistance).
Mortgage repayments
9 mortgage brokers are registered in postcode 2795.
Transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with Revenue NSW
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $600,000 may qualify for $10,000 — see what qualifies with Revenue NSW.
At $629,000 this is $29,000 above the $600,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $10,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with Revenue NSW.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Andrew Gee Independent
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Andrew Gee | 37.7% | 62.3% | +3.2 |
| 2022 | Andrew Gee | 34.5% | 65.5% | +2.2 |
| 2019 | Andrew Gee | 36.7% | 63.3% | +1.5 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact suburb's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Paul Toole The Nationals
Next state election: 13 March 2027.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Paul Toole NP | 73.6% |
| 2019 | Paul Toole NP | 67.9% |
| 2015 | Paul Toole NP | 65.8% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2021, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this suburb's voters. Results: © State of New South Wales through the NSW Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0, adapted.
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- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about West Bathurst
Is West Bathurst a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in West Bathurst is high (82/100, ranked against other NSW suburbs on offences per resident). Offences against shops, venues and visitors are divided by the people who live here, so suburbs with large daytime or visitor populations rank higher than living there may feel.
What natural hazards affect West Bathurst?
West Bathurst has no recorded bushfire history. These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is West Bathurst a good place to live?
West Bathurst has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of C (41/100), ranked against other NSW suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of West Bathurst?
West Bathurst, NSW had a population of 3,634 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for West Bathurst, NSW?
The postcode for West Bathurst, NSW is 2795.
How far is West Bathurst from Sydney?
West Bathurst is 211 km from Sydney CBD by road, about 180 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in West Bathurst?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in West Bathurst was $67,548 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in West Bathurst?
The median advertised rent in West Bathurst is $600 a week for houses (19 listings), from rental listings over the last six months.
What is the median age in West Bathurst?
The median age of residents in West Bathurst was 36 at the 2021 ABS Census.
How are the schools in West Bathurst?
There is 1 school inside the West Bathurst boundary: 1 above similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is West Bathurst walkable?
West Bathurst scores 72/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very walkable. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the air quality in West Bathurst?
The nearest government air-quality monitoring station to West Bathurst (Bathurst) recorded a 2025 annual mean PM2.5 of 5.3 µg/m³. That puts West Bathurst below the Australian NEPM annual standard of 8 µg/m³ but above the stricter WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³.
What is the weather like in West Bathurst?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to West Bathurst, Bathurst Ag Station Comparison (2.4 km away), summer days average 28.4°C, winter nights 1.1°C, 666 mm of rain a year over 75 rainy days, and 9 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in West Bathurst?
First-home buyers in NSW may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $600,000. The grant is administered by Revenue NSW; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does West Bathurst belong to?
West Bathurst sits within the Bathurst local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in West Bathurst?
The average residential rates bill through Bathurst is $1,301 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near West Bathurst?
Across Bathurst, 177 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 22.9% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is West Bathurst in?
West Bathurst sits within the federal Division of Calare, currently held by Andrew Gee (Independent).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Air quality · 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2023
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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