Bathurst vs Orange, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Bathurst | Orange |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 69.3/100 | 57.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 64.2/100 | 77.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 99.6 / 1k | 103.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 17 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 54 |
| Public transport stops | 250 | 1,535 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 584 | 15 |
| Planning activity | 520 | 2,035 |
| Population | 7,001 | 41,232 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 5/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Bathurst and Orange offer different strengths across official suburb data. Orange leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Bathurst; Housing (desirability) favours Orange; Crime rate favours Bathurst. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Orange, Families → Orange, Investment → Orange, Best schools → Orange.