Overall score
Abercrombie
47.4/100
West Bathurst
40.7/100
Abercrombie vs West Bathurst, NSW Suburb Comparison
Abercrombie for families and value; West Bathurst for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AbercrombieWest Bathurst
Crime rate
Abercrombie
95.0 / 1k
West Bathurst
94.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Abercrombie
23
West Bathurst
90
Population
Abercrombie
1,127
West Bathurst
3,634
Metric leadAbercrombie 4West Bathurst 8across 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWest Bathurst
- Best for familiesAbercrombie
- Best for investmentWest Bathurst
- Best for best valueAbercrombie
- Best for best schoolsAbercrombie
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Abercrombie | West Bathurst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.4/100 | 40.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.6/100 | 64.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 95.0 / 1k | 94.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 52.2/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 42 | 121 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 23 | 90 |
| Planning activity | 14 | 15 |
| Green cover | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| Population | 1,127 | 3,634 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Abercrombie is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, while West Bathurst is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Abercrombie tends to lead on housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while West Bathurst stands out for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access. On housing, Abercrombie sits in a gently premium band, compared with a affordable feel in West Bathurst.
Retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers may find Abercrombie the better fit, while families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer West Bathurst.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.