Overall score
Bathurst
68.0/100
Gormans Hill
36.9/100
Bathurst vs Gormans Hill, NSW suburb comparison
Bathurst for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BathurstGormans Hill
Crime rate
Bathurst
94.6 / 1k
Gormans Hill
94.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bathurst
584
Gormans Hill
0
Population
Bathurst
7,001
Gormans Hill
887
Metric leadBathurst 6Gormans Hill 3across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Bathurst | Gormans Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68.0/100 | 36.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.7/100 | 78.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 94.6 / 1k | 94.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | — |
| Public transport stops | 250 | 41 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 584 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 48 | 8 |
| Population | 7,001 | 887 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Bathurst reads as a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote; Gormans Hill is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Bathurst pulls ahead on public transport access and walkability, whereas Gormans Hill is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Bathurst, while Gormans Hill remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.