Overall score
Bathurst
68.0/100
Raglan
43.8/100
Bathurst vs Raglan, NSW suburb comparison
Bathurst for families and schools; Raglan for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BathurstRaglan
Crime rate
Bathurst
94.6 / 1k
Raglan
94.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bathurst
584
Raglan
56
Population
Bathurst
7,001
Raglan
1,272
Metric leadBathurst 7Raglan 22 tiedacross 11 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 | Raglan |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68.0/100 | 43.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.7/100 | 88.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 94.6 / 1k | 94.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 250 | 47 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 584 | 56 |
| Planning activity | 48 | 10 |
| Population | 7,001 | 1,272 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bathurst is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and Raglan is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Bathurst pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and schools and education options, whereas Raglan is the better pick for housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook.
Bathurst suits families and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Raglan is the stronger match for retirees and investors.